If You Were to Develop a Linear Regression Equation That

question 84

Multiple Choice

If you were to develop a linear regression equation that predicts violent behaviors from number of times in prison and age, what would be the Y-intercept (a) of the regression equation?

• A) 13.20
• B) 11.13
• C) 4.56
• D) 3.65

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