Consider the Following Simple Linear Regression Model: Y = β₀

question 63

Multiple Choice

Consider the following simple linear regression model: y = β₀ + β₁x + ε.When determining whether there is a negative linear relationship between x and y,the alternative hypothesis takes the form ______________.

• A) H_A:β₁ = 0
• B) H_A:β₁ > 0
• C) H_A:b₁ < 0
• D) H_A:b₁ > 0

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