In a Linear Prediction Rule Using a Standardized Regression Coefficient

question 68

Multiple Choice

In a linear prediction rule using a standardized regression coefficient,

• A)the regression constant is always equal to 1.
• B)for each increase of one standard deviation in the predictor variable,the predicted standard deviation of the criterion variable increases by the standardized regression coefficient.
• C)the predicted value for the criterion variable is a t score.
• D)for each increase of one standard deviation in the predicted variable,the predicted standard deviation of the predictor variable increases by the standardized regression coefficient.

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