The Y-Intercept (B₀) Represents the

question 191

Multiple Choice

The Y-intercept (b₀) represents the

• A) predicted value of Y when X = 0.
• B) change in estimated Y per unit change in X.
• C) predicted value of Y.
• D) variation around the sample regression line.

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