A Set of Data Consists of the Number of Years

question 110

Essay

A set of data consists of the number of years that applicants for foreign service jobs have studied German and
the grades that they received on a proficiency test. The following regression equation is obtained: ^y = 31.6 +
10.9x, where x represents the number of years of study and y represents the grade on the test. Identify the
predictor and response variables.

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