Correlation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the independent /explanatory variable?
A
Something which the researcher can control and is usually plotted on the x axis
2
Q
What is the dependent/response variable?
A
Measured by the researcher, usually plotted on the y - axis.
3
Q
Regression Line Form
A
y = a + bx
4
Q
What does b tell us in the equation in y = a + bx?
A
Tells you the change in y for each unit change in x
