In (all types of) regression analysis, a variable whose value is known and is being used to explain or predict the value of another variable is called:
A) an independent variable
B) a predicted variable
C) a dependent variable
D) a response variable
E) all of these

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Only option A describes the variable as known and used to explain or predict another variable. Option B describes the variable being predicted or estimated. Option C and D describe the variable that is being explained or predicted. Option E includes all options, which is not specific enough for the question.

In (All Types Of) Regression Analysis, a Variable Whose Value