SCENARIO 14-11 a Weight-Loss Clinic Wants to Use Regression Analysis

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SCENARIO 14-11 A weight-loss clinic wants to use regression analysis to build a model for weight loss of a client (measured in pounds) .Two variables thought to affect weight loss are client's length of time on the weight-loss program and time of session.These variables are described below: Y Weight loss (in pounds) Length of time in weight-loss program (in months) 1 if morning session, 0 if not Data for 25 clients on a weight-loss program at the clinic were collected and used to fit the interaction model: Y Output from Microsoft Excel follows:
-Referring to Scenario 14-11, in terms of the in the model, give the mean change in weight loss (Y) for every 1 month increase in time on the program when not attending the morning session.

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