In regression analyses, which variable is the one being predicted?

In regression analyses, which variable is the one being predicted?

• A. Predictor Variable
• B. Y variable
• C. Independent Variable
• D. Dependent Variable

Answer: (B)

In regression, you build a model to estimate a target outcome from one or more predictor variables. The thing being predicted is the dependent variable, typically denoted Y, because its value depends on the predictors you use. The predictor variable (often called the independent variable) is the input you use to explain or forecast Y. For example, when predicting exam scores from hours studied, the exam score is the dependent (Y) variable, while hours studied is the predictor (independent) variable. So the variable being predicted is the Y variable.

In regression, you build a model to estimate a target outcome from one or more predictor variables. The thing being predicted is the dependent variable, typically denoted Y, because its value depends on the predictors you use. The predictor variable (often called the independent variable) is the input you use to explain or forecast Y. For example, when predicting exam scores from hours studied, the exam score is the dependent (Y) variable, while hours studied is the predictor (independent) variable. So the variable being predicted is the Y variable.