The Confidence Interval for the Sample Regression Function Slope

question 19

Multiple Choice

The confidence interval for the sample regression function slope

• A)can be used to conduct a test about a hypothesized population regression function slope.
• B)can be used to compare the value of the slope relative to that of the intercept.
• C)adds and subtracts 1.96 from the slope.
• D)allows you to make statements about the economic importance of your estimate.

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