In correlation, both variables are______________?

Correct answer: A. Random

  • A. Random
  • B. Fixed
  • C. Non-random
  • D. Experimental

Explanation

In correlation analysis, x and y are treated symmetrically as random variables, and their joint variation is studied. In simple regression, one variable is commonly treated as the dependent variable, which distinguishes the two methods.

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