Based on the Regression Equation, We Can

question 15

Multiple Choice

Based on the regression equation, we can

• A) predict the value of the dependent variable given a value of the independent variable.
• B) predict the value of the independent variable given a value of the dependent variable.
• C) measure the association between two variables.

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Definitions:

Behavior Genetics

The field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Personality

An individual’s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting.

Genes

The biochemical units of heredity that make up the chromosomes; a segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a protein.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of natural selection and adaptation in the development of behavior and mental processes.