A Least Squares Regression Line

question 61

Multiple Choice

A least squares regression line

• A)may be used to predict a value of y if the corresponding x value is given
• B)implies a cause-effect relationship between x and y
• C)can only be determined if a good linear relationship exists between x and y
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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