The statement "Y is a function of X" means that the
A)value of Y depends on that of X.
B)value of X depends on that of Y.
C)values of Y and X are the same.
D)values of Y and X are independent.
E)values of Y and X are related to some third variable.

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When we say "Y is a function of X," it means that the value of Y depends on the value of X. In other words, for each input value of X, there is a unique output value of Y. It does not mean that the values of Y and X are the same (option C) or that they are independent (option D) or related to some third variable (option E).

The Statement "Y Is a Function of X" Means That