In explaining students' test scores,which of the following independent variables would not best be represented with indicator variables?
A)Gender
B)Race
C)Number of hours studying for the test
D)Marital status

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Number of hours studying for the test is a continuous variable and thus could be better represented with a quantitative variable such as the actual number of hours studied. Indicator variables, also known as dummy variables, are typically used for categorical variables such as gender, race, and marital status.

In Explaining Students' Test Scores,which of the Following Independent Variables