In the Regression Equation, ? Is The $$Y = \alpha + \beta X$$

question 40

Multiple Choice

In the regression equation, ? is the: $$Y = \alpha + \beta X$$

• A) residual error.
• B) independent variable.
• C) regression coefficient.
• D) standardised coefficient.

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