Write the linear regression formula. Identify and explain each component of the formula.

What will be an ideal response?


• Y= a + bX,
where
Y = the predicted score on the criterion
a = the intercept (the place where the regression line crosses the y-axis)
b = the slope (also called a b weight, regression weight, or regression coefficient)
X = the score the individual made on the predictor test
Learning objective: Explain the concept of regression, calculate and interpret a linear regression

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