The Regression Equation Is Y = 50 - 5X₁

question 27

Multiple Choice

The regression equation is Y = 50 - 5X₁ + 10X₂ - 20X₃. A case has a value of 1 on X₁, 2 on X₂, and 3 on X₃. What's the predicted value?

• A) −2
• B) 5
• C) 35
• D) 48

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