Consider the Following Data: = 20, S_x = 2

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data: = 20, s_x = 2, = −5, s_y = 4, and b₁ = 0.40. Which of the following is the sample regression equation?

• A) = −13 − 0.40x
• B) = −13 + 0.40x
• C) = 3 − 0.40x
• D) = 3 + 0.40x

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