Which Statement Is Not True About the Constant B in the Bivariate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about the constant b in the bivariate regression equation Ŷ _i = a + bX_i?

• A)It is usually referred to as the non-standardized regression coefficient.
• B)It is the slope of the regression line and it indicates the expected change in Y when X is changed by one unit.
• C)It is the intercept of the regression line and it indicates the value of Y when X is zero.
• D)It may be computed as b=COV_xy/S_x².

---

Definitions:

Hatshepsut

The fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, notable for being one of the few female rulers and for her wealth and building projects.

Portrait

An artistic representation of a person in which the face and its expression is predominant, intended to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.

Nefertiti

An ancient Egyptian queen, known for her beauty and as the royal consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten; her iconic bust is one of the most famous pieces of Egyptian art.

Hatshepsut

One of the few female pharaohs of ancient Egypt, who reigned successfully in the early 15th century BCE and expanded Egypt's trade and building projects.