The variable that is estimated from predictor variables in regression analysis is called the ______________ variable.
A) criterion
B) predictor
C) probability
D) theoretical

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The criterion variable is the variable that is predicted or estimated from the predictor variables in regression analysis. It is also sometimes referred to as the dependent variable. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B (predictor variable) refers to the variables used to make the prediction, option C (probability) is not directly related to regression analysis, and option D (theoretical) does not accurately describe the variable being estimated in regression analysis.

The Variable That Is Estimated from Predictor Variables in Regression