What Is the Bivariate Regression Equation If Sample Observations Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the bivariate regression equation if sample observations are used to predict Y?

• A)Ŷ = a + b₁X₁ + b₂X₂
• B)Ŷ = β₀ + β₁ X_i
• C)Ŷ _i =β₀ + β₁ X_{i +} e_i
• D)Ŷ _i = a + bx_i

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