The ____________ is the component of the regression equation that tells how much and in what direction the regression line slants.
A) descent
B) angle
C) slope
D) Y-intercept

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The slope is the component of the regression equation that tells us how much and in what direction the regression line slants. The Y-intercept tells us where the regression line intersects the Y-axis, but doesn't give us information about its slant. The terms "descent" and "angle" are not commonly used in regression analysis.

The ____________ Is the Component of the Regression Equation That