The Slope of the Regression Line

question 36

Multiple Choice

The slope of the regression line:

• A) represents the average change in Y' for each change of one unit in the independent variable, X.
• B) represents the average change in X for each change of one unit in the dependent variable, Y.
• C) represents the change in Y' for each change of one unit in the independent variable, X.

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