In the first-order linear regression model, the population parameters of the y-intercept and the slope are:
A) $$b _ { 0 }$$ and $$b _ { 1 }$$ .
B) $$b _ { 0 }$$ and $$\beta _ { 1 }$$ .
C) $$\beta _ { 0 }$$ and $$b _ { 1 }$$ .
D) $$\beta _ { 0 }$$ and $$\beta _ { 1 }$$ .

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The population parameters in the first-order linear regression model are the y-intercept ($$\beta _ { 0 }$$) and the slope ($$\beta _ { 1 }$$). Option D is the only choice that correctly identifies both population parameters.

In the First-Order Linear Regression Model, the Population Parameters of the Y-Intercept