In the Linear Trend Equation,Y = a + Bt,the Coefficient

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the linear trend equation,Y = a + bt,the coefficient b represents ________.

• A)any value of time that is selected
• B)the Y-intercept of the trend line
• C)the slope of the trend line
• D)the projected value at some point in time

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