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 that is being predicted or being explained by the other variables, in this case, income is the variable being predicted based on education, job, and age, therefore income is the dependent variable.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple