A researcher records the number of alcoholic drinks consumed per week by students living on campus in rural and urban colleges.In this example,the number of alcoholic drinks consumed per week is the dependent variable.

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The dependent variable is the variable being measured, which in this case is the number of alcoholic drinks consumed per week. The independent variable would be the type of college (rural vs urban).

A Researcher Records the Number of Alcoholic Drinks Consumed Per