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What process models the relationship between two numerical variables with a straight line?

Linear regression

In the equation y=a+bxy = a + bx, what does bb represent?

The slope (how steep the line is)

What is the major weakness of drawing a regression line by eye?

Different people draw different lines

What is a residual?

Vertical distance from point to line

When is a residual positive?

When point sits above regression line

Why are residuals squared in the least squares method?

They would sum to zero if not squared

Which is a critical assumption for using least squares regression?

The association must be linear

What is the formula for calculating the slope bb?

b=rsysxb = \frac{rs_y}{s_x}

What is the formula for calculating the intercept aa?

a=yˉ−bxˉa = \bar{y} - b\bar{x}

If you want to predict weight from height, which variable is the explanatory variable?

Height

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