Exhibit 14-3 You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X

question 55

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-3
You are given the following information about y and x.
-Refer to Exhibit 14-3. The least squares estimate of b₁ equals

• A)1
• B)-1
• C)-11
• D)11

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