In the Regression Equation,what Does the Letter B Represent

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the regression equation,what does the letter b represent?

• A)The Y-intercept
• B)The slope of the line
• C)Any value of the independent variable that is selected
• D)The value of Y when X = 0

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Definitions:

Exothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions that release energy by light or heat.

Catalyzed

The process of accelerating a chemical reaction by the presence of a catalyst, without the catalyst being consumed in the reaction.

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Catalysts that are in a different phase than the reactants, often used to increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Homogeneous Solutions

Mixtures that are uniform in composition and appearance throughout, where all components are dissolved into a single phase.