Question

The variable that is used to predict changes in another variable is known as the

a.

first variable.

b.

criterion variable.

c.

nuisance variable.

d.

predictor variable.​

Answer 1

explanatory variables

Explanation:

The variable that is used to explain or predict the response variable is called the explanatory variable. It is also sometimes called the independent variable because it is independent of the other variable.

Answer 2

The variable that is used to predict changes in another variable is known as the criterion variable.

The latter is described as a 'criterion variable' when we take one variable and utilize changes in it to anticipate changes in another variable.