A Set of X and Y Scores Has a Regression

question 61

Multiple Choice

A set of X and Y scores has a regression equation with a slope of b = 4.If the mean for the X values is M_X = 2 and the mean for the Y values is M_Y = 6, then what is the Y-intercept value for the regression equation?

• A)-2
• B)-22
• C)4
• D)-4

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