The Slope of the Regression Line

question 36

Multiple Choice

The slope of the regression line:

• A) represents the average change in Y' for each change of one unit in the independent variable, X.
• B) represents the average change in X for each change of one unit in the dependent variable, Y.
• C) represents the change in Y' for each change of one unit in the independent variable, X.

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Definitions:

Bimodal

A distribution with two different modes, or peaks, in a set of data, indicating two dominant frequencies or values.

Normal Distribution

Normal distribution, often called a bell curve, describes a symmetrical distribution of data where most values cluster around a central mean.

Outliers

Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations, often lying far outside the majority of a data distribution.

Parameter

A numeric characteristic that describes and summarizes an entire population of data.