A standardized regression equation is stated as: Zy = (.46)Z 1+ (.47)Z 1. Which conclusion is most consistent with this formula?
A) Z is caused by both X and Y.
B) The independents have equally strong relationships with the dependent.
C) This is a spurious relationship.
D) There is a direct relationship between X and Y after controlling for the effects of Z.

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The coefficients (.46 and .47) for Z1 in the regression equation are close in value, indicating that the independent variables (presumably represented by Z1 twice, which seems to be a typographical error and should refer to two different variables, Z1 and another) have equally strong relationships with the dependent variable Zy. This suggests that both independent variables contribute similarly to the outcome, leading to the conclusion that they have equally strong relationships with the dependent variable.

A Standardized Regression Equation Is Stated As: Zy =