In Running the Simple Linear Regression of Y on X $\bar { X }$

question 44

Multiple Choice

In running the simple linear regression of Y on X, if you know that no observation in your sample has an X value that is equal to $\bar { X }$ , what condition might not be true?

• A) The regression line's prediction at \(\bar { X }\) is \(\bar { Y }\) .
• B) The sum of the residuals equals zero.
• C) The average of the residuals equals zero.
• D) The residual for the observation closest to \(\bar { X }\) will be zero.

Grasp the concept of race as a social construct and its implications in sociological theory.

Understand the debate and development of sociological methodologies, including the inductive and deductive approaches.

Understand Simmel's concept of the hostile worlds to life.

Recognize the growth of objective culture with modernization according to Simmel.

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