In a Regression Equation, the Slope Accounts For

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a regression equation, the slope accounts for:

• A)the amount of change in Y for each unit change in X.
• B)the amount of change in X for each unit change in Y.
• C)the error.
• D )the point where the regression line crosses the Y-axis when X = 0.

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