A driver of a change in the amount of a dependent variable. The independent variable is usually represented by “x”, the dependent variable by “y”, the rate of change by “b”, and the fixed amount by “a” as in y = a + bx. For example, a salesperson’s weekly compensation consisting of $250 plus 5% of sales will be y = $250 + .05x.
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