Computer Output in the Scenario Described in Problem #8 Reports $s = 2.3$

question 406

Multiple Choice

Computer output in the scenario described in problem #8 reports that $s = 2.3$ . Which is the correct
Interpretation of this value?

• A) The slope of the regression line is $2.30 per light.
• B) The slope of the regression line is 2.3 lights per dollar.
• C) The initial cost, even with no lights is $2.30
• D) The average prediction error of the regression line is $2.30.
• E) The correlation is 2.3.

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