_____ is used when a researcher wants to determine the amount of variability of each predictor variable that uniquely contributes to the prediction of the criterion variable.

A) Hierarchical regression
B) Path analysis
C) Simultaneous regression
D) Structured equation modeling

Hierarchical Regression

A statistical method that allows for the examination of the incremental predictive power of independent variables added sequentially to a model.

Predictor Variable

In statistical analysis, it is a variable that is utilized to predict the score of another variable, often referred to as the outcome or dependent variable.

Criterion Variable

The dependent variable in an experimental design, which is influenced or predicted by other variables.