The Following Regression Equation Was Found to Model Commute Distance

question 56

Essay

The following regression equation was found to model commute distance (in miles)and number of minor accidents per year for a group of adults.
Minor accidents per year = 1.204 + 0.024(commute distance)Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.

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