Question

Find the least squares regression line for the data points. (Let x be the independent variable and y be the dependent variable.) (−1, 0), (1, −2), (3, −3)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = - 0.9167 - 0.75x

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the data:

(−1, 0), (1, −2), (3, −3)

X : - 1, 1, 3

Y : 0, - 2, - 3

The regression model is written in the form:

y = C + mx

Where ;

C = intercept ; m = slope / gradient

Using the regression model calculator on the data values given above :

Slope (m) = - 0.75

Intercept (c) = - 0.9167

Hence,

y = - 0.9167 - 0.75x

c