The Slope of a Regression Line Is Calculated by Dividing

question 17

Multiple Choice

The slope of a regression line is calculated by dividing

• A)the intercept by the change in horizontal distance.
• B)the change in horizontal distance by the change in vertical distance.
• C)the change in horizontal distance by the intercept term.
• D)the change in vertical distance by the change in horizontal distance.
• E)none of the above.

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