Exhibit 14-7 You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X

question 138

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-7
You are given the following information about y and x.
-Refer to Exhibit 14-7. The least squares estimate of b₀ (intercept) equals

• A)-10
• B)10
• C)0.5
• D)-0.5

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