The Following Table Shows the Number of Workdays Absent Based

question 91

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the number of workdays absent based on the length of employment in years. i. The least squares equation for the data: Y' = 7.107 - 0.6852X.
ii. The dependent variable (Y) is the number of work days absent.
iii. The slope of the linear equation is -0.6852.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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