By recognizing the categorical predictor variable, Moriah can apply an ANOVA model to her work and identify that there are significant differences in food insecurity levels. She can also follow this significant finding to determine exactly where the significant differences are present. While the nuances between regression and ANOVA may be perplexing, understanding that both are linear models and can apply to both Bob's continuous and Moriah's categorical predictor types is a great piece of statistical knowledge!