Use the Given Data to Find the Equation of the Regression

question 9

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the equation of the regression line. Round the final values to three significant digits, if necessary.
- $\begin{array}{l|rrrrr}\mathrm{x} & 3 & 5 & 7 & 15 & 16 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 8 & 11 & 7 & 14 & 20\end{array}$

• A) \(\hat { y } = 5.07 + 0.850 x\)
• B) \(\hat { y } = 5.07 + 0.753 x\)
• C) \(\hat { y } = 4.07 + 0.753 x\)
• D) \(\hat { y } = 4.07 + 0.850 x\)

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Definitions:

Expectation of Drinking

The anticipation or belief about the effects that alcohol will have, which can influence an individual's drinking behavior and experience.

Aggression

Actions designed to injure or threaten someone, either through physical acts or spoken words.

Dependent Variable

The factor or condition that is measured at the end of an experiment and is presumed to vary as a result of the manipulations of the independent variable(s).

Aggression

Conduct aimed at causing pain or fear in others, manifested through either physical aggression or verbal assaults.