When regression analysis is used for prediction, the confidence interval for the average y given x will be wider than the prediction interval for a particular value of y given x.

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The prediction interval for a particular value of y given x is wider than the confidence interval for the average y given x because it accounts for the additional uncertainty in predicting a single outcome rather than the mean outcome.

When Regression Analysis Is Used for Prediction, the Confidence Interval