The linear relationship (where and are constants) is an example of:
A) an indeterminate relationship.
B) a linear deterministic relationship.
C) a linear probabilistic relationship.
D) a nonlinear deterministic relationship.

Question

The linear relationship  (where  and  are constants) is an example of:
A) an indeterminate relationship. 
B) a linear deterministic relationship. 
C) a linear probabilistic relationship. 
D) a nonlinear deterministic relationship.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "linear" indicates that the relationship between the variables is of the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope (constant) and b is the intercept (constant). The term "deterministic" indicates that the relationship is not probabilistic, meaning that the output can be precisely predicted given the values of the input variables. The term "nonlinear" is incorrect because the relationship is explicitly described as linear. The term "indeterminate" is incorrect because the relationship is deterministic and not probabilistic, meaning that the output is completely determined by the input variables. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Linear Relationship (Where and Are Constants)