Identify the Components of Simple Linear Regression Models and Discuss

question 29

Multiple Choice

Identify the components of simple linear regression models and discuss their applications Use the data given below to answer the following question(s) .
The worldwide sales of cars from 1981-1990 are shown in the table below. Given: α = 0.2 and β
= 0.15 (Hint: Use XLMiner) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Units sold in } \\\text { thousands }\end{array} \\\hline 1981 & 888 \\\hline 1982 & 900 \\\hline 1983 & 1000 \\\hline 1984 & 1200 \\\hline 1985 & 1100 \\\hline 1986 & 1300 \\\hline 1987 & 1250 \\\hline 1988 & 1150 \\\hline 1989 & 1100 \\\hline 1990 & 1200 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-For the given data, what is the sales forecast for the year 1992 (in thousands) ?

• A) 1256.87
• B) 1317.91
• C) 1285.74
• D) 1350.08

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Indirect Method

A way to present the cash flow from operating activities by starting with net income and adjusting for changes in balance sheet items.

Operating Activities

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Net Income

The total profit of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and losses from total revenue.

Comparative Balance Sheets

Financial statements that present the financial position of an entity at different points in time, side by side, to facilitate comparison.