The Slope of a Regression Line Is Calculated by Dividing

question 2

Multiple Choice

The slope of a regression line is calculated by dividing

• A) the intercept by the change in horizontal distance.
• B) the change in horizontal distance by the change in vertical distance.
• C) the change in horizontal distance by the intercept term.
• D) the change in vertical distance by the change in horizontal distance.
• E) none of these answer options are correct.

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