If Both the Independent and Dependent Variables Are ______ Level

question 23

Multiple Choice

If both the independent and dependent variables are ______ level, then ordinary least squares (OLS) regression would most likely be applied.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) ratio
• D) interval

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a statistic based on a large number of samples or simulations.

Nonnormal Population

Refers to a population that does not follow a normal distribution, which can affect the choice of statistical methods used for analysis.

Sample Measurements

Observations or data collected from a subset of a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Sampling Distribution

A probability distribution of a statistic obtained from a large number of samples drawn from a specific population.