The Linear Function,Y = a + Bx,is Used to Estimate

question 18

Multiple Choice

The linear function,Y = a + bx,is used to estimate the actual amount of effect variable X will have on variable Y

• A)under the condition that X = 2Y
• B)under the condition that Y = 2X
• C)for each unit increase in Y
• D)for each unit increase in X

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Definitions:

Prediction Interval

An interval estimate of a variable of interest within which future observations are expected to fall, with a certain probability.

T-Table Values

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Simple Linear Regression

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