In a linear regression equation of the form Y = a + bX, the intercept parameter a shows

A. the amount that X changes when Y changes by one unit.
B. the value of X when Y is zero.
C. the amount that Y changes when X changes by one unit.
D. the value of Y when X is zero.


Answer: D

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