In the Regression Equation,what Does B Denote

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the regression equation,what does b denote?

• A)Score on the variable x
• B)Value of the slope of the line
• C)Variable to be predicted
• D)Intercept with the y-axis

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Definitions:

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, computed by dividing the sum of these numbers by the count of numbers in the set.

Parameter λ

Often used to denote a rate parameter in exponential distributions which quantifies the frequency of occurrence for a given event.

Normally Distributed

A type of distribution for a variable where data are symmetrically distributed around the mean, showing a bell-shaped curve.

Average Balance

The mean amount of money held in an account over a certain period.