Exhibit 12-5
the Following Information Regarding a Dependent Variable Y) $\begin{array} { l l } Y&X\\1&1\\2&2\\3&3&\\4&4\\5&5\end{array}$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-5
The following information regarding a dependent variable Y) and an independent variable X) is provided.
$\begin{array} { l l } Y&X\\1&1\\2&2\\3&3&\\4&4\\5&5\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 12-5. The least squares estimate of the slope is

• A) 1
• B) -1
• C) 0
• D) 3