In general,a larger $s _ { y \mid x }$
Tends to suggest that
A)the estimated sample regression function explains a greater percentage of the total variation in y.
B)the estimated sample regression function is more accurate.
C)the data points fall closer to the best-fit line.
D)the data points fall further from the best-fit line.

Question

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A larger s_{y|x} indicates a larger spread of the data points along the best-fit line, which suggests that the data points are further away from the line. Therefore, choice D is the most accurate option.

In General,a Larger sy∣xs _ { y \mid x }sy∣x​ Tends to Suggest That A)the Estimated Sample Regression Function Explains

In General,a Larger $s _ { y \mid x }$ Tends to Suggest That
A)the Estimated Sample Regression Function Explains