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

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The statement "It is the intercept of the regression line" is false. The constant b represents the slope of the regression line, while the constant a represents the intercept.

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