The Difference Between the Observed Value of a Dependent Variable

question 39

Multiple Choice

The difference between the observed value of a dependent variable and the value we estimate using regression analysis is known as a(n) :

• A) aberration.
• B) correlation.
• C) dependent variable.
• D) mistake.
• E) residual.

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Definitions:

Nonlinear Relationship

A relationship between variables where the change in one variable does not result in a proportional change in the other variable.

Nonmonotonic

A description of relationships where the direction of change is not consistent across the range of variables.

Curvilinear Relationship

A relationship between two variables in which the change in one variable does not result in a linear change in the other variable.

Operationally Defining

The process of defining a concept or variable in terms of the specific procedures or measures used to produce or manipulate it.