Find the Equation of the Least Squares Line $y=88.6-1.86 x$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the least squares line.
-A study was conducted to compare the average time spent in the lab each week versus course grade for computer students. The results are recorded in the table below.

• A) \( y=88.6-1.86 x \)
• B) \( y=0.930+44.3 x \)
• C) \( y=1.86+88.6 x \)
• D) \( y=44.3+0.930 x \)

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FVTOCI

Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income, a classification under IFRS for financial assets that are valued at fair value with changes recognized in other comprehensive income rather than profit or loss.

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Other Comprehensive Income

Income that is not part of net income, including unrealized gains and losses on certain types of investments, which is recorded directly in equity.

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