Which statement is not true about the constant b in the bivariate regression equation Ŷ_i= a + bX_i? A)It is usually referred to as the non-standardized regression coefficient. B)It is the slope of the regression line and it indicates the expected change in Y when X is changed by one unit. C)It is the intercept of the regression line and it indicates the value of Y when X is zero. D)It may be computed as b=COV_xy/S_x².

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The constant b in the bivariate regression equation is the slope, not the intercept. The intercept is represented by a, not b.

Which Statement Is Not True About the Constant B in the Bivariate