In regression analysis,the choice of which variable is the predictor (X)and which is the criterion (Y),is determined by the researcher.

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The researcher chooses which variable to use as the predictor (independent variable) and which variable to use as the criterion (dependent variable) in a regression analysis. This is typically based on prior knowledge or theoretical considerations about the relationship between the variables.

In Regression Analysis,the Choice of Which Variable Is the Predictor