Given the Least Squares Regression Line = 5 -

question 108

Multiple Choice

Given the least squares regression line = 5 - 2x:

• A) the relationship between x and y is positive
• B) the relationship between x and y is negative
• C) as x increases, so does y
• D) as x decreases, so does y
• E) y is the square of x

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Definitions:

Real Line

A one-dimensional space consisting of all the real numbers, visualized as a straight line where each point corresponds to a unique real number.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal, using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Real Line

The real line refers to a one-dimensional space where every point represents a real number, stretching infinitely in both positive and negative directions.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that compares two values, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.