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Definition 1

y

symbol for a variable of interest. For example, in a regression equation, y may represent a particular outcome or dependent variable.

y′

symbol for y prime.
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Definition 2

y

symbol for a variable of interest. For example, in a regression equation, y may represent a particular outcome or dependent variable.

y′

symbol for y prime.

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