A regression equation is used to:
A)determine the strength of the relationship between X and Y.
B)determine the causal relationship between X and Y.
C)predict a score for Y from a known score of X.
D)predict the difference between the scores of X and Y.

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A regression equation is used to predict a score for Y from a known score of X, making choice C the best option. While a regression analysis can indicate the strength of the relationship between X and Y, it cannot determine causation or predict the difference between scores of X and Y.

A Regression Equation Is Used To