A Human Resources Analyst Is Developing a Regression Model to Predict

question 36

Multiple Choice

A human resources analyst is developing a regression model to predict electricity production plant manager compensation as a function of production capacity of the plant,number of employees at the plant,and plant technology (coal,oil,and nuclear) .The "plant technology" variable in this model is ___.

• A)a qualitative variable
• B)a dependent variable
• C)a response variable
• D)an indicator variable
• E)a quantitative variable

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Definitions:

Gallon

A unit of volume measurement in the US customary units and the British imperial system, usually used for liquids.

Gas

A state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape, often used as a fuel for heating, cooking, and electricity generation, among other applications.

Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services, often used as a strategy to increase sales or clear inventory.

Purchases

The total amount of goods bought by a business for resale or production during an accounting period.