What Does X Stand for in a Regression Equation

question 56

Multiple Choice

What does X stand for in a regression equation?

• A) the correlation coefficient
• B) the number on the y-axis that the linear regression coefficient predicts
• C) the intercept on the y-axis
• D) an individual's score on the predictor

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