A researcher reports the following equation for a best-fitting straight line to a set of data points: .Which value is the y-intercept?
C)ñ1.01
D)3.24

Question

A researcher reports the following equation for a best-fitting straight line to a set of data points:  .Which value is the y-intercept?
C)ñ1.01 
D)3.24

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The y-intercept is the point where the line intersects the y-axis, i.e., where x=0. In the equation provided, the constant term (the one without x) is the y-intercept. In this case, it is 3.24, which corresponds to choice D.

A Researcher Reports the Following Equation for a Best-Fitting Straight