In the Least Squares Equation, = 10 + 20X,the

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the least squares equation, = 10 + 20X,the value of 20 indicates ________.

• A)the Y-intercept increases by 20 units for each unit increase in X
• B)that Y increases by 20 units for each unit increase in X
• C)that X increases by 20 units for each unit increase in Y
• D)the error in prediction

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