In Relating a Variable X to a Variable Y with the Regression

question 19

Multiple Choice

In relating a variable X to a variable Y with the regression line Y = b + mX, what value would be reported for Y when X = 0?

• A) b
• B) b + m
• C) b ± m
• D) m

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