If the Least-Squares Regression Line for Predicting Y from X

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the least-squares regression line for predicting y from x is y = 500 - 20x, what is the predicted value of y when x = 10?

• A) 300
• B) 500
• C) 4800
• D) 700
• E) 20

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