In a Regression Analysis, the Variable That Is Being Predicted

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a regression analysis, the variable that is being predicted

• A)must have the same units as the variable doing the predicting
• B)is the independent variable
• C)is the dependent variable
• D)usually is denoted by x

---

Definitions:

Psychological Research

This refers to the scientific study of the human mind, behaviors, and functions through structured experiments, observations, and analyses to gain understanding and insights.

Prototype Theory

A theory in which concepts or word meanings are formed around average or typical values.

Definitional Theory

A theory that focuses on how terms or concepts are defined and the implications of these definitions for understanding and research.

Family Resemblance Structure

An overlapping set of semantic features shared by members of a category, such that no members of the category need to have all of the features but all members have at least one of them.