Use the Following Data Set to Answer the Questions

question 94

Multiple Choice

Use the following data set to answer the Questions: $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l } \hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Length of } \\\text { commute in } \\\text { miles } ( x ) \end{array} & 2 & 10 & 8 & 30 & 12 & 70 & 15 & 20 \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Time of } \\\text { commute in } \\\text { minutes (y) }\end{array} & 5 & 25 & 20 & 45 & 25 & 80 & 30 & 35 \\\hline\end{array}$
-What is the slope of the regression line?

• A) 0.9
• B) 1.0
• C) 1.1
• D) 1.5

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information results in high-risk individuals being more likely to participate in agreements or contracts, to the detriment of one party.

Moral Hazard

The situation where one party is more likely to take risks because another party bears the consequences.

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals or entities to act in certain ways.

Hazardous Jobs

Occupations that pose significant risks of injury, illness, or death as a result of the work environment or tasks involved.