If One Was Estimating a Simple Regression of Earnings (Y)

question 51

Multiple Choice

If one was estimating a simple regression of Earnings (Y) on Height of individuals (X) , and got a coefficient on the Height variable of 30, what would the intercept be if you added 3 inches to every individual in the sample but kept their earnings the same?

• A) 30
• B) Above 30, but not enough information to tell exactly.
• C) Below 30, but not enough information to tell exactly.
• D) None of these choices are correct.

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