A Linear Regression Line Is Assumed To

question 41

Multiple Choice

A linear regression line is assumed to.

• A)curve slightly upwards at the highest value of X
• B)be a straight line relation throughout the range of X values
• C)curve slightly downwards at the lowest value of X
• D)assume a negative slope near zero if the correlation coefficient is negative

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Definitions:

Brittle Conditions

Circumstances under which materials or rocks break or fracture without significant plastic deformation when subjected to stress.

Relatively Shallow

Describes an area of water or feature that is not deep compared to its surroundings.

Fracturing

The act or process of breaking or cracking solid materials, often referring to rocks splitting due to physical, chemical, or mechanical forces.

Brittle Conditions

Scenarios in which rocks fracture or break apart rather than deform plastically when subjected to stress, typically occurring at shallower depths.