- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 1. Quantitative Methods
- Learning Module 7. Introduction to Linear Regression
- Subject 1. Simple Linear Regression
CFA Practice Question
What is the variable used to predict the value of another called?
A. Dependent
B. Independent
C. Correlation
Explanation: The dependent variable is the variable Y which is being predicted by the X variable, the independent variable. The regression is written as Y = a + bX. The letter "a" is the Y intercept and b is the slope of the line.
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