Use the Given Data to Find the Best Predicted Value $\hat { y } = 2 + 3 x . \mathrm { Also } , \bar { y } = 5.0$

question 173

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the best predicted value of the response variable. Ten pairs of data yield r = 0.003 and the regression equation $\hat { y } = 2 + 3 x . \mathrm { Also } , \bar { y } = 5.0$ . What is the best predicted value of y for x = 2?

• A) 8.0
• B) 17.0
• C) 7.0
• D) 5.0

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