Consider the Following Simple Linear Regression Model: Y = β₀

question 60

Multiple Choice

Consider the following simple linear regression model: y = β₀ + β₁x + ε. When determining whether there is a negative linear relationship between x and y, the alternative hypothesis takes the form ________.

• A) H_A: β₁ = 0
• B) H_A: β₁ > 0
• C) H_A: β₁ < 0
• D) H_A: b₁ > 0

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