Use the Regression Equation to Predict the Value of Y

question 45

Multiple Choice

Use the regression equation to predict the value of y for x = -0.2. Assume that the variables x and y have a significant correlation. $$\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \mathrm { x } & - 5 & - 3 & 4 & 1 & - 1 & - 2 & 0 & 2 & 3 & - 4 \\\hline \mathrm { y } & 11 & 6 & - 6 & - 1 & 3 & 4 & 1 & - 4 & - 5 & 8\end{array}$$

• A)1.135
• B)0.381
• C)-2.037
• D)1.733

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