In a Regression Analysis, the Variable That Is Being Predicted

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a regression analysis, the variable that is being predicted

• A)must have the same units as the variable doing the predicting
• B)is the independent variable
• C)is the dependent variable
• D)usually is denoted by x

Identify how p-values are used in hypothesis decision making.

Learn the concept of alternative and null hypotheses in statistical tests.

Understand the relationship between significance level, p-value, and statistical significance.

Recognize that accepting and failing to reject the null hypothesis are equivalent decisions.

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