In the simple linear regression model, the y-intercept represents the:

A. change in y per unit change in x.
B. change in x per unit change in y.
C. value of y when x = 0.
D. value of x when y = 0.


Analysis:
A. Incorrect. In the simple linear regression model, the y-intercept represents the value of y
when x = 0
B. Incorrect. In the simple linear regression model, the y-intercept represents the value of y
when x = 0
C. Correct. In the simple linear regression model, the y-intercept represents the value of y
when x = 0
D. Incorrect. In the simple linear regression model, the y-intercept represents the value of y
when x = 0
ANSWER : C

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