Simple linear regression is a method used to predict a ________ variable using a ________ variable.
- continuous, discrete
- dependent, independent
- discrete, continuous
- independent, dependent
Simple linear regression is a statistical method that allows us to summarize and study relationships between two continuous (quantitative) variables: One variable, denoted x, is regarded as the predictor, explanatory, or independent variable. The other variable, denoted y, is regarded as the response, outcome, or dependent variable.
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