In the least squares line,___________ is defined as rise/run.
A)Correlation coefficient
B)Predicted value of y
C)Y-intercept
D)Slope

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The least squares line equation is y = a + bx, where b is the slope of the line (rise/run). Therefore, the correct choice is D-slope. Correlation coefficient (A) measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, predicted value of y (B) is the value of y that is estimated from the regression equation based on a given x value, and y-intercept (C) is the value of y when x is equal to zero.

In the Least Squares Line,___________ Is Defined as Rise/run