The Slope of the Line of Regression Is the ________

question 37

Multiple Choice

The slope of the line of regression is the ________.

• A) rate at which the dependent variable varies
• B) rate at which the independent variable varies
• C) difference between the fixed cost and variable cost associated with the cost driver
• D) difference between actual cost and estimated cost for each observation of the cost driver

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