Which of the Following Is a Correct Interpretation for the Regression

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct interpretation for the regression slope coefficient?

• A)For a one-unit change in y,we can expect the value of the independent variable to change by b₁ units on average.
• B)For each unit change in x,the dependent variable will change by b₁ units.
• C)The average change in y of a one-unit change in x will be b₁ units.
• D)The average change in x of a one-unit change in y will be b₁ units.

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Definitions:

σ

The symbol representing the standard deviation in statistics, a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.

Dispersion

A statistical measure that describes the spread of or variation in a set of data values.

Variation

The difference in data set values from the mean, highlighting the dispersion or spread of a set of data points.

Quartile

A quartile is a type of statistical measure that divides a data set into four equal parts, revealing the spread and tendencies of the data.