Complete question :
A study was done to investigate the population of bald eagle breeding pairs over time. The correlating regression model is shown
below, wiere x represents the number of years after 1986, and y represents the number of bald eagle breeding pairs. Interpret the y-
intercept
y = 1.772 +334x
Answer:
B. There were approximately 1.772 eagle breeding pairs in 1986
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the regression equation : y = 1.772 +334x
Recall the general form of a linear regression equation :
y = mx + c
y = predicted variable ; x = predictor Variable ; c = intercept ; m = slope
x = number of years after 1986 ; y = number of bald eagle pairs.
The intercept is a constant value at time t = 0
For x to be 0, on a graph, this this the value on the y axis where the regression line crosses the y - axis. That is in 1986; the number of y when in 1986 when x = 0 is 1.772
