Question

12.1.6 In simple linear regression, the dependent variable is the: A. Input variable B. x variable C. y variable D. Coefficient of determination

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) y variable

Step-by-step explanation:

In simple linear regression :

The dependent variable is the output variable = y variable

The simple linear regression is modeled using the general formula :

y = mx + c

Where;

y = output variable or dependent variable or predicted variable

m = gradient or slope of the regression line

x = input variable or independent variable or predictor variable

c = intercept ; where regression line crosses the y axis.