In the Quadratic Regression Model,y = $\beta$ ₀ $\beta$ ₁X $\beta$

question 114

Multiple Choice

In the quadratic regression model,y = $\beta$
₀ + $\beta$
₁X + $\beta$
₂X²+ $\varepsilon$
The ?₂ term represents the:

• A)Rate of curvature of the parabola
• B)Value of Y when X is zero
• C)Shift parameter of the parabola
• D)Y-intercept of the parabola
• E)Value of X when Y is zero

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