If X Helps to Predict Y,then the Estimated _____ Will

question 75

Multiple Choice

If X helps to predict Y,then the estimated _____ will be smaller than the estimated _____ of Y.

• A)standard deviation;standard error of estimate
• B)standard error of estimate;standard deviation
• C)standard error of estimate;slope
• D)error scores;standard deviation

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Definitions:

Detritivore

An organism that feeds on dead organic matter, largely contributing to decomposition and nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

Earthworm

Earthworms are tube-shaped, segmented worms found in soil that play a crucial role in aerating soil and breaking down dead organic matter.

Decomposer

An organism, usually a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down dead cells and materials, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Producer

Organisms, typically plants, that produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis, serving as a primary source of energy in a food chain.