The standardized regression coefficient expresses a predicted change in the dependent variable in terms of:
A) standard deviation units.
B) slope.
C) a one-unit change in the independent variable.
D) error units.

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Standardized regression coefficients are standardized by dividing the covariance of the dependent variable and independent variable by the variance of the independent variable. Therefore, the coefficient expresses a predicted change in the dependent variable in terms of standard deviation units of the independent variable.

The Standardized Regression Coefficient Expresses a Predicted Change in the Dependent