After establishing that there is a reasonably high correlation between two variables, a researcher can utilize a regression equation to make predictions about the _____ variable from the _____ variable.
A)predictor; criterion
B)criterion; predictor
C)independent; dependent
D)dependent; independent

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In regression analysis, the criterion variable (or dependent variable) is predicted from the predictor variable (or independent variable). Therefore, after establishing a reasonably high correlation between two variables, the researcher can utilize a regression equation to make predictions about the criterion variable (or dependent variable) from the predictor variable (or independent variable). Choice B correctly identifies the order of these variables in the regression analysis.

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