The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income. Which is the dependent variable?
A) Income
B) Age
C) Education
D) Job

Question

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income.  Which is the dependent variable?
A) Income 
B) Age 
C) Education 
D) Job

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dependent variable is the variable being predicted or explained by the other variables in the regression equation. In this case, income is the dependent variable, while age, education, and job are independent variables being used to predict income.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple