High school students were interested in a teacher's claim that the longer the length of time (hours) that a student studies for a test, the higher the test score. The students collected the data and the teacher did the regression analysis with the following results. Determine the linear regression equation.
A) Y = 46.024 + 2.134X
B) Y = 2.134 + 46.024X
C) Y = 11.641 + 46.024X
D) Y = 2.134X - 46.024

Question

High school students were interested in a teacher's claim that the longer the length of time (hours) that a student studies for a test, the higher the test score. The students collected the data and the teacher did the regression analysis with the following results.  Determine the linear regression equation.
A) Y = 46.024 + 2.134X 
B) Y = 2.134 + 46.024X 
C) Y = 11.641 + 46.024X 
D) Y = 2.134X - 46.024

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the regression analysis, the slope of the regression line is 2.134 and the y-intercept is 46.024. Therefore, the linear regression equation is Y = 46.024 + 2.134X.

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