Suppose Two Variables Are Negatively Related

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose two variables are negatively related. Which of the following regression equations might describe this relationship?

• A) Y = 3.21 + 2.41X
• B) Y = −.45 + 4.12X
• C) Y = 18.62 - 1.21X
• D) None of the above

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