In a simple linear regression problem,the following statistics are calculated from a sample of 10 observations: .The least squares estimates of the slope and y-intercept are,respectively,
A)1.5 and 0.5
B)2.5 and 1.5
C)1.5 and 2.5
D)2.5 and −5.0

Question

In a simple linear regression problem,the following statistics are calculated from a sample of 10 observations:  .The least squares estimates of the slope and y-intercept are,respectively,
A)1.5 and 0.5 
B)2.5 and 1.5 
C)1.5 and 2.5 
D)2.5 and −5.0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question does not provide the calculated statistics, but based on the given choices, the best option is D as it has the highest slope and negative y-intercept (indicating a decreasing relationship between the variables). Without the calculated statistics, however, it is impossible to determine the exact answer.

In a Simple Linear Regression Problem,the Following Statistics Are Calculated