In Simple Linear Regression Analysis, If the Independent Variable X

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In simple linear regression analysis, if the independent variable x and the dependent variable y are highly correlated, this means not only that they are linearly related, but also that a change in x will cause a change in y.

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Definitions:

Implicit Rate

The interest rate implied by the lease payments in a leasing agreement, used in lease accounting to calculate the present value of lease payments.

Non-Cancelable Lease

A lease agreement that cannot be terminated before its expiration date by either the lessee or the lessor without incurring penalties.

Economic Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be economically useful to its owner or the duration it can generate revenue, beyond which it is not cost-effective to operate.

Warranty

A guarantee, typically from a manufacturer or seller, promising to repair or replace defective goods within a specified time period.