Suppose the Ages and Heights of 100 Randomly Selected People

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose the ages and heights of 100 randomly selected people were recorded. Which variable is the explanatory variable and which one is the response?

• A)Height is the explanatory variable and age is the response because a person's age could explain his/her height.
• B)Height is the explanatory variable and age is the response because a person's height could explain his/her age.
• C)Age is the explanatory variable and height is the response because a person's age could explain his/her height.
• D)Age is the explanatory variable and height is the response because a person's height could explain his/her age.

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