For the Same Value of X (Independent Variable), the Confidence

question 143

Multiple Choice

For the same value of X (independent variable) , the confidence interval for the average value of Y (dependent variable) is ________ the prediction interval for the individual value of Y.

• A) larger than
• B) smaller than
• C) the same as
• D) sometimes larger than, sometimes smaller than

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