For the regression equation, = -2X + 6, if the X value is above the mean (positive deviation), then what can be determined about the predicted Y value?
A) ?The predicted Y value will be above the mean for the Y scores.
B) ?The predicted Y value will be below the mean for the Y scores.
C) ?The predicted Y value will be equal to the mean for the Y scores.
D) ?It is impossible to determine where the predicted Y value will be.
Answer: B) ?The predicted Y value will be below the mean for the Y scores.
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