A criterion variable to be predicted is known as the:
A) control variable
B) independent variable
C) dependent variable
D) sample.

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The criterion variable is the outcome variable that is being predicted, also known as the dependent variable. It is the variable that is influenced by the independent variable(s) and is the variable that we are trying to understand and explain through our analysis. The control variable is a variable that is held constant or controlled for in order to eliminate its effect on the outcome variable. The independent variable is the variable that is hypothesized to influence the outcome variable. The sample is the group of individuals or entities that are being studied.

A Criterion Variable to Be Predicted Is Known as The