For the following data, the value of SSE = 12.75. The y-intercept is
A) -1.5.
B) 24.25.
C) .50.
D) -.71.

Question

For the following data, the value of SSE = 12.75.  ​ The y-intercept is
A) -1.5. 
B) 24.25. 
C) .50. 
D) -.71.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The y-intercept is the value of y when x=0. To find the y-intercept, we need to use the equation of the line that was used to calculate SSE. Without any additional information or context, we cannot obtain this equation. Therefore, we cannot calculate the value of the y-intercept directly. However, the value SSE does not affect the y-intercept of the line. So, we can eliminate choices A, C, and D. Among the remaining choices B is the best choice for the y-intercept.

For the Following Data, the Value of SSE = 12