In a Regression Analysis, the Variable That Is Used to Predict

question 1

Multiple Choice

In a regression analysis, the variable that is used to predict the dependent variable ______.

• 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

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Definitions:

Cost-To-Retail Ratio

A method used to estimate the ending inventory of a business, calculated by dividing the cost of goods available for sale by the retail price of the goods.

Gross Profit Rate

The ratio of gross profit to net sales, used to assess a company's financial health by indicating the efficiency of its production process.

Gross Profit

The financial difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its production and inventory.

Estimated Cost

An approximation of the monetary value required to complete a task, make a product, or provide a service.