The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income. Which is the dependent variable?
A)Income
B)Age
C)Education
D)Job

Question

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income.  Which is the dependent variable?
A)Income 
B)Age 
C)Education 
D)Job

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In multiple regression analysis, the dependent variable is the one being predicted, in this case, income is being predicted using education, job, and age as independent variables. Therefore, the dependent variable is income.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple