The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 7 - Exploring Data: Part I Review - Test Yourself - Page 194: 7.38d

Answer

The slope is the coefficient of x in the regression equation. b = -0.49 This shows that on average the number of smokers decreases by 0.49% per year

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The slope is the coefficient of x in the regression equation. b = -0.49 This shows that on average the number of smokers decreases by 0.49% per year
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