In an Equation Where the Beta-Weight for Poverty Is 0

question 10

Multiple Choice

In an equation where the beta-weight for poverty is 0.73 and for age is -0.13, what would be the intercept in the standardized least-squares regression line?

• A) 0
• B) 0.60
• C) 0.86
• D) cannot determine from this information.

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