Given the Least Squares Regression Line $\hat { y } = 5 - 2 x$

question 147

Multiple Choice

Given the least squares regression line $\hat { y } = 5 - 2 x$ :

• A) the relationship between x and y is positive.
• B) the relationship between x and y is negative.
• C) as x decreases,so does y.
• D) None of these choices.

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