Consider Scatterplots 1 and 2 with Fitted Regression Lines Shown

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider Scatterplots 1 and 2 with fitted regression lines shown below. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The standard error of the regression slope is smaller in scatterplot 1.
• B) The relationship between x and y is stronger in scatterplot 1.
• C) The standard error of the regression slope is smaller in scatterplot 2.
• D) The estimated slope is negative in scatterplot 2.
• E) The estimated intercept is negative in scatterplot 1.

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