You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X

question 3

Multiple Choice

You are given the following information about y and x. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\5 & 1 \\4 & 2 \\3 & 3 \\2 & 4 \\1 & 5\end{array}$$ The least squares estimate of the intercept or b₀ equals

• A) 1.
• B) -1.
• C) 6.
• D) -5.

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Definitions:

Mode

The most frequently occurring score(s) in a distribution.

Highest And Lowest Scores

The extreme values in a set of numerical data, representing the maximum and minimum measures observed.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution.

Median

The middle score in a distribution; half the scores are above it and half are below it.