In regression analysis, the variable that is being predicted is:
A) the independent variable.
B) the dependent variable.
C) the explanatory variable.
D) the dependent variable AND the explanatory variable.

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The dependent variable is the variable that is being predicted or explained by the other variables in the regression analysis. The independent variable(s) are the variable(s) used to predict or explain the dependent variable. The explanatory variable is another name for the independent variable. Therefore, the best choice is B, the dependent variable.

In Regression Analysis, the Variable That Is Being Predicted Is