Simple Linear Regression Allows One To

question 54

Multiple Choice

Simple linear regression allows one to:

• A) determine the relation among four or more variables.
• B) predict an individual's score on a dependent variable from her score on multiple independent variables.
• C) predict an individual's score on the dependent variable from her score on the independent variable.
• D) infer the direction of causal relations.

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Definitions:

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

A brain condition associated with repeated head impacts, not necessarily concussions, leading to neurodegenerative disease which can result in behavior, mood, and cognitive problems.

Concussions

Brain injuries caused by a blow to the head or a sudden jolt that can disrupt normal brain function.

Autopsy

A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.

Closed-head Injuries

A type of traumatic brain injury where the skull remains intact but the brain is damaged due to a blow to the head or rapid acceleration/deceleration.