In a Linear Relationship, Which of the Following Accounts for the Many

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a linear relationship, which of the following accounts for the many possible values of the dependent variable that vary around the mean?

• A) the coefficient of the dependent variable X
• B) the value of the intercept ß0
• C) the random error term ε
• D) the standard error SYX

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