You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\12 & 4 \\3 & 6 \\7 & 2 \\6 & 4\end{array}$$

question 62

Multiple Choice

You are given the following information about y and x. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\12 & 4 \\3 & 6 \\7 & 2 \\6 & 4\end{array}$$ The least squares estimate of the intercept or b₀ equals

• A) 1.
• B) -1.
• C) -11.
• D) 11.

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