When using simple linear regression,we would like to use confidence intervals for the ___________ and prediction intervals for the ___________ at a given value of x.
A)individual y-value,mean y-value
B)Mean y-value,individual y-value
C)Slope,mean slope
D)y-intercept,mean y-intercept

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Confidence intervals are used to estimate the mean y-value for a given x, while prediction intervals are used to estimate an individual y-value for a given x.

When Using Simple Linear Regression,we Would Like to Use Confidence