In the Regression Equation: Y = a + B X,a

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the regression equation: Y = a + b X,a is the ________ ,while b is the ________ .

• A)y-intercept;slope
• B)predictor;criterion
• C)criterion;predictor
• D)slope;y-intercept
• E)independent variable;dependent variable

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Definitions:

Market Rate Of Interest

The prevailing rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for loans or earned by investors in the marketplace, determined by supply and demand forces.

Market Rate Of Interest

The prevailing rate of interest determined by supply and demand in the credit market.

Profit Per Barrel

The net income a company earns for each barrel of oil or similar commodities produced or processed.

Present Value

The contemporary valuation of a future lump sum or cash flow sequence, based on a chosen rate of earnings.