In Regression Analysis, the Independent Variable Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

In regression analysis, the independent variable is

• A) used to predict other independent variables.
• B) used to predict the dependent variable.
• C) the variable that is not used for prediction.
• D) the variable that is being predicted.

---

Definitions:

Fetal Blood

The blood within a fetus, which has unique properties, such as a higher concentration of hemoglobin to efficiently capture oxygen from the placenta.

Maternal

Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

Homeotic Gene

Genes that control the development of anatomical structures in various organisms by regulating the expression of other genes.

Homeodomain Protein

Proteins that contain a homeodomain, a DNA-binding domain, playing a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression and developmental processes.