A variable that has two distinct levels that are coded as either zero or one is called a(n)____.
A)regression variable
B)dummy variable
C)MANOVA variable
D)ANOVA variable

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A dummy variable is a variable that takes on only two values (0 or 1), used in regression analysis and hypothesis testing. Also known as an indicator variable, binary variable, or qualitative variable. It is usually coded to represent a binary attribute, such as gender (male or female), presence or absence of a certain characteristic, a yes or no response, etc.

A Variable That Has Two Distinct Levels That Are Coded