In regression analysis, the independent variable is

A) used to predict other independent variables.
B) used to predict the dependent variable.
C) the variable that is not used for prediction.
D) the variable that is being predicted.

Regression Analysis

A statistical method used to examine the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.