Compute the Least-Squares Regression Line for the Given Data Set $\begin{array}{c|cccccc}x & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 \\\hline y & 3.4 & -1.7 & -3 & -4.3 & -10.9 & -13.9\end{array}$

question 262

Multiple Choice

Compute the least-squares regression line for the given data set.
- $\begin{array}{c|cccccc}x & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 \\\hline y & 3.4 & -1.7 & -3 & -4.3 & -10.9 & -13.9\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 3.46 x + 3.4\)
• B) \(y = 9.77 x - 3.30\)
• C) \(y = - 3.30 x + 9.77\)
• D) \(y = 3.46 x + 9.77\)

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