A Regression Analysis Between Weight (Y in Pounds) and Height $\hat { y } = 120 + 5 x$

question 26

Multiple Choice

A regression analysis between weight (y in pounds) and height (x in inches) resulted in the following least squares line: $\hat { y } = 120 + 5 x$ . This implies that if the height is increased by 1 inch, the weight, on average, is expected to:

• A)increase by 1 pound.
• B)decrease by 1 pound.
• C)increase by 5 pounds.
• D)increase by 24 pounds.

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