Multiple Regression Is a Statistical Technique That _____

Multiple regression is a statistical technique that _____.

A) identifies homogeneous subgroups
B) identifies patterns underlying combinations of the original variables capable of summarizing the original set
C) develops a perceptual map of the locations of some objects relative to others
D) predicts or explains the value for a dependent variable using the values of independent variables
E) uses two or more independent, metric variables to classify observations into categories of a nominal, dependent variable