A Regression Analysis Between Weight (Y in Pounds) and Height

question 40

True/False

A regression analysis between weight (y in pounds) and height (x in inches) resulted in the following least squares line: . This implies that if the height is increased by 1 inch, the weight is expected to increase by an average of 6 pounds.

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