In bivariate regression analysis,the independent variable is one that is:
A)used to predict the dependent variable,and it is the x in the regression formula.
B)used to predict the dependent variable,and it is the y in the regression formula.
C)predicted,and it is the x in the regression formula.
D)predicted,and it is the y in the regression formula.
E)used to predict the dependent variable,and it is the b in the regression formula.

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In bivariate regression analysis, the independent variable (also known as the predictor variable) is used to predict the dependent variable (also known as the outcome variable), and it is represented as the x variable in the regression formula y = a + bx. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

In Bivariate Regression Analysis,the Independent Variable Is One That Is