Which of the following is NOT true regarding the independent variable in regression analysis?
A)It is used to predict the dependent variable.
B)It is the x in the regression formula.
C)The term independent variable is an arbitrary designation.
D)It is predicted by the dependent variable.
E)There is no cause-and-effect relationship or true dependence between the dependent and the independent variables.

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The independent variable is used to predict the dependent variable and is represented by x in the regression formula. The term "independent variable" is arbitrary in that it does not necessarily indicate true independence from other variables in the model. There is also no implication of causality or true dependence between the independent and dependent variables. However, the independent variable is not predicted by the dependent variable.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Independent