In explaining students' test scores,which of the following independent variables would not best be represented by a dummy variable?
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 would not be best represented by a dummy variable. Dummy variables are usually used for categorical variables that indicate whether an observation has a specific characteristic or not, such as gender or marital status.

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