In the Regression Equation, What Does the Letter "X" Represent

question 68

Multiple Choice

In the regression equation, what does the letter "X" represent?

• A) Y intercept
• B) Slope of the line
• C) The independent variable
• D) The dependent variable

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

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Biased or unfair behavior towards various groups of individuals, particularly based on their racial background, age, or gender.

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A psychological approach focusing on how people perceive, think, understand, and remember information.

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