Consider the Following Data: = 20, S_x = 2

question 97

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data: = 20, s_x = 2, = −5, s_y = 4, and b₁ = −0.8. Which of the following is the sample regression equation?

• A) = −21 − 0.80x
• B) = −21 + 0.80x
• C) = 11 − 0.80x
• D) = 11 + 0.80x

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