In Regression Analysis, the Variable That Is Being Predicted Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

In regression analysis, the variable that is being predicted is:

• A) the independent variable.
• B) the dependent variable.
• C) the explanatory variable.
• D) the dependent variable AND the explanatory variable.

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Definitions:

Slash-And-Burn Cultivation

A traditional farming method that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland to create a field called a swidden.

Desertification

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically due to drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Plant Nutrients

essential chemicals needed by plants for growth and development, typically absorbed from the soil or through fertilization.

Hunter-Gatherer

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