If SS_XY = -16

question 76

Multiple Choice

If SS_XY = -16.32 and SS_X = 40.00 for a set of data points,then what is the value of the slope for the best-fitting linear equation?

• A) -0.41
• B) -2.45
• C) positive
• D) there is not enough information; you would also need to know the value of SS_Y

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