In Regression Analysis, the Variable We Are Trying to Explain

question 24

Multiple Choice

In regression analysis, the variable we are trying to explain or predict is called the:

• A) independent variable
• B) dependent variable
• C) regression variable
• D) statistical variable
• E) residual variable

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Definitions:

Cholesterol Levels

Measurements of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, including HDL (good) cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, important for assessing heart disease risk.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Fasting

Voluntarily abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink for a specified period.

Normal Range

The set of values that is considered typical or healthy for a specific measurement or test in the general population.