If the Least Squares Equation for Sales Data Is ŷ

question 146

Multiple Choice

If the least squares equation for sales data is ŷ = 10 + 1.3t ($ millions) , with t = 0 in 1995, what is the
Value of t and the forecast for 2002?

• A) t = 6, y = 17.8
• B) t = 0, y = 10.0
• C) t = 7, y = 19.1
• D) t = 10, y = 0.0
• E) t = 7, y = 9.1

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