The Following Table Shows the Number of Workdays Absent Based

question 21

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' = 7.7407 - 0.6852X.
ii. The dependent variable (Y) is the number of work days absent.
iii. The negative slope indicates an inverse relationship between the variables.

• 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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