The larger the absolute value of a standardized beta coefficient,the more relative importance it assumes in:
A)The standardized beta coefficient.
B)Predicting the independent variable.
C)Predicting the dependent variable.
D)Assuming a role as a screening device.

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The standardized beta coefficient measures the relationship between an independent variable and the dependent variable while controlling for the effects of other independent variables. Therefore, a larger absolute value of the standardized beta coefficient represents a stronger relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable, indicating that the independent variable is more important in predicting the dependent variable. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

The Larger the Absolute Value of a Standardized Beta Coefficient,the