Based on the regression equation, we can _______________.

Predict the value of the dependent variable given a value of the independent variable
Measure cause and effect
Measure the association between two variables
Predict the value of the independent variable given a value of the dependent variable
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A sales manager for an advertising agency believes that there is a relationship between the number of contacts that a salesperson makes and the amount of sales dollars earned.
What is the dependent variable?
Number of contacts
Amount of sales dollars
Sales person
Sales manager