Exhibit 12-6 You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X

question 11

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-6
You are given the following information about y and x.

-Refer to Exhibit 12-6. The least squares estimate of b₁ equals

• A)1
• B)-1
• C)-11
• D)11

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Definitions:

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