What Is a Census Block

question 76

Multiple Choice

What is a census block?

• A)an area bounded on all sides by visible (roads,river,etc. )and invisible (county,state boundaries)features
• B)a block of specific residents sharing similar demographics
• C)a specific decennial used in comparison studies to demonstrate regional changes
• D)a block including a specific educational and economic status
• E)a collection of adjacent blocks that contain between 300 and 3,000 people

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Definitions:

Regression Model

A mathematical model that describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Multiple Regression

A statistical technique used to model and analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or regression model that are manipulated or categorized to determine their effect on dependent variables.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, implying a possible relationship but not causation.