Proverse has individuals cycle on stationary bikes for 0, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, after which he measures their self-reported mood. In this hypothetical study, the dependent variable is:
A) the self-reported mood.
B) the individuals who do not ride on the stationary bike.
C) the number of minutes individuals ride the bike.
D) the riding of bikes.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured to see how it is affected by the independent variable (in this case, the amount of time spent on the stationary bike). In this study, the self-reported mood is being measured after the individuals ride the bike, so it is the dependent variable. Choices B, C, and D are not the dependent variable because they are not being directly measured or manipulated in the study.

Proverse Has Individuals Cycle on Stationary Bikes for 0, 10