Basic theoretical principles of statistics include relationships in equations. In the following equation, what is the relationship between the variables? x = y (1 - z)
A)x varies indirectly with y and directly with z
B)x varies directly with y and indirectly with z
C)x varies directly with both y and z
D)x varies indirectly with both y and z

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In this equation, x varies directly with y and indirectly with z. This principle can be applied to all equations with this structure, as well as to equations with this structure: x = y/z

Basic Theoretical Principles of Statistics Include Relationships in Equations