The Following Information Regarding a Dependent Variable (Y) and an Independent

question 56

Multiple Choice

The following information regarding a dependent variable (y) and an independent variable (x) is provided. ​ ​
SSE = 1.9
SST = 6.8
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The least squares estimate of the slope is

• A) 1.
• B) 3.4.
• C) 3.
• D) .7.

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