Linear Regression Models

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

A regression of y on x gives y-hat = 5 + 2x.

Equation y-hat = 5 + 2 x For y = 25, find x = ?

For y = 25, what x value satisfies the prediction equation?

  • A

    10

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  • B

    30

  • C

    12.5

  • D

    55

Explanation

Solve 25 = 5 + 2x giving x = 10. (Note: this is plugging into the equation, not a least-squares prediction of x from y.)

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