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 estimated, in this case income is being predicted based on education, job, and age. Therefore, income is the dependent variable.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple