For the Following Regression Equation ,A Unit Increase in X₁,while

question 81

Multiple Choice

For the following regression equation ,a unit increase in x₁,while holding x₂ constant at a value of 2,decreases the value of y on average by:

• A)92
• B)85
• C)20
• D)an amount that depends on the value of x₁.

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