In the regression equation, Y = a + b X, Y is the _____.
A) dependent variable
B) slope
C) independent variable
D) Y-intercept

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In a linear regression model, Y is the dependent variable, meaning that its value is determined by the value of the independent variable X. The slope (b) measures the relationship between X and Y, while the Y-intercept (a) represents the value of Y when X is equal to zero.

In the Regression Equation, Y = a + B X