If a Dependent Variable and One of the Independent Variables

question 49

Short Answer

If a dependent variable and one of the independent variables are inversely related, the sign for the regression coefficient of the independent variable is ____________.

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Definitions:

Estrogen Replacement Therapy

A treatment involving estrogen hormone therapy, often prescribed to alleviate menopausal symptoms and reduce risks of certain health conditions in postmenopausal women.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A hereditary metabolic disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if untreated.

Supermales

Individuals with a genetic makeup of XYY, sometimes associated with unique physical or behavioral traits, but often without significant differences from typical XY males.

Gynecomastia

The development of breast tissue in males, typically due to hormonal imbalances or certain medications.