A researcher reports the following equation for a best-fitting straight line to a set of data points: .Which value is the slope?
B)0.48
C)12.03
D)The slope is not given in this equation.

Question

A researcher reports the following equation for a best-fitting straight line to a set of data points:  .Which value is the slope?
B)0.48 
C)12.03 
D)The slope is not given in this equation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the equation "y = 0.48x + 5.5", the coefficient of x (which is 0.48) represents the slope of the line. Therefore, the answer is B.

A Researcher Reports the Following Equation for a Best-Fitting Straight