The Following Regression Equation Was Found to Model Commute Distance

question 44

Essay

The following regression equation was found to model commute distance (in miles)and number of minor accidents per year for a group of adults.
Minor accidents per year = 1.204 + 0.024(commute distance)
What is the intercept? What is the interpretation of the intercept in this context? Does it make sense to interpret the intercept in this context?

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