Which Statement Is Not True About Regression Analysis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about regression analysis?

• A) The terms dependent or criterion variables,and independent or predictor variables in regression analysis do not imply that the criterion variable is dependent on the independent variables in a causal sense.
• B) Regression can be used to predict the values of the dependent variable.
• C) Regression analysis can be used to determine if color preference is related to product size and price.
• D) Regression analysis is a powerful and flexible procedure for analyzing associative relationships between a metric dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

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Definitions:

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process that starts with the analysis of high-level information before proceeding to more detailed data.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology stating that the just-noticeable difference in a stimulus is proportional to the magnitude of the initial stimulus.

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave signal, which in many contexts, reflects the intensity of a phenomenon like sound, light, or electrical signal.

Wavelength

The distance between consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, often used to specify the type of light or radiation.