If the Equation of a Straight Line Is Y =

question 110

Multiple Choice

If the equation of a straight line is y = 8 - 2x, then the slope is

• A)-2 and the x-intercept is -4.
• B)-2 and the x-intercept is 4.
• C)-2 and the x-intercept is 8.
• D)2 and the x-intercept is -4.
• E)2 and the x-intercept is 4.

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Definitions:

Categorical Variables

Categorical variables are qualitative variables that can take on different categories, but which do not have a natural order or ranking.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can vary in the analysis without violating any constraints.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive."

Critical Values

Thresholds or boundaries in statistical tests that define the region where the null hypothesis can either be rejected or not rejected.