In a simple linear regression model,if the plots on a scatter diagram lie on a straight line,what is the standard error of the estimate?
A)-1
B)0
C)+1
D)Infinity

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If the plots on a scatter diagram lie on a straight line, that means there is no variability in the data and the actual values will be equal to the predicted values. Hence, the standard error of the estimate will be 0.

In a Simple Linear Regression Model,if the Plots on a Scatter