PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 54 of 60
In a regression analysis testing how the amount of fertilizer applied (in kg) affects the total crop yield (in tons), which variable is considered the 'dependent variable'?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The crop yield
Explanation
The dependent variable (Y) is the outcome being predicted, which in this case is the crop yield, because its final value mathematically depends entirely on the amount of fertilizer applied (the independent variable, X).
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