With Statistical Prediction, the Variable Being Predicted from Is Called

question 63

Multiple Choice

With statistical prediction, the variable being predicted from is called the __________ and the variable being predicted to is called the __________.

• A)criterion, predictor
• B)criterion, beta
• C)predictor, criterion
• D)predictor, regressor

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Definitions:

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