Question

Using the lengths​ (in.), chest sizes​ (in.), and weights​ (lb) of bears from a data​ set, a researcher gets the regression equation below. weight​ = minus−274plus+0.426 lengthplus+12.1 chest size identify the response and predictor variables in this regression equation.

Answer 1

The response variable is the one on the left of the equal sign, weight.


The predictor variables are those in the equation that gives weight, length and chest size.