In a single prediction question (Y=a + bX), X represents a(n)
A) predicted criterion score.
B) distribution of scores in the sample.
C) individual's score on the predictor variable.
D) constant calculated from the scores.

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In the equation Y=a + bX, X represents an individual's score on the predictor variable, which is used to predict the criterion score (Y). Therefore, the best choice is C. Option A is incorrect as Y is the predicted criterion score. Option B is incorrect as X represents one individual's score, not a distribution of scores in the sample. Option D is incorrect as the constant (a) is calculated from the scores but not represented by X.

In a Single Prediction Question (Y=a + BX), X Represents