The Y-Intercept (B₀)represents the

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Y-intercept (b₀) represents the

• A) variation around the sample regression line.
• B) predicted value of Y when X = 0.
• C) change in estimated average Y per unit change in X.
• D) predicted value of Y.

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