$$\text { If the equation for the regression line is } y ^ { \prime } = - 8 x + 3 \text {, then the slope of this line is }$$

question 33

Multiple Choice

$$\text { If the equation for the regression line is } y ^ { \prime } = - 8 x + 3 \text {, then the slope of this line is }$$

• A) 3
• B) 6
• C) -8
• D) -5

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