If you are trying to predict Y scores from X scores,X is referred to as the ______.
A)nominal variable
B)dependent variable
C)predictor variable
D)criterion variable

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In regression analysis or any predictive modeling, the variable used to predict another variable's value is referred to as the predictor variable. X is the predictor variable when predicting Y scores from X scores.

If You Are Trying to Predict Y Scores from X