The Slope B₁ of the Least Squares Line $\tilde { y } = b _ { 0 } + b _ { 1 } x$

question 97

Multiple Choice

The slope b₁ of the least squares line $\tilde { y } = b _ { 0 } + b _ { 1 } x$ represents the:

• A)predicted value of Y when X = 0.
• B)estimated average change in Y per unit change in X.
• C)predicted value of Y.
• D)variation around the regression line.

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