The coefficient of ____________________ measures the amount of variation in the dependent variable that is explained by the variation in the independent variable.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., in linear equations) or a measure of some type of correlation.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor in an experiment or study, whose changes are influenced by the independent variable(s).

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or controlled in an experiment to test its effect on the dependent variable.