GPA Is Regressed on YEAR in College

question 47

Multiple Choice

GPA is regressed on YEAR in college. The resulting regression equation is GPA = 1.75 + .25(YEAR) . Someone in their fourth year of college would be predicted to have a GPA _____ than someone in their first year of college.

• A) 2.00 lower
• B) 0.25 lower
• C) 0.75 higher
• D) 1.50 higher

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