Below is a regression equation predicting children’s math achievement from their parents’ education level (years of education). Y = 1 + 2x, where x is the number of years of parental education. What would be the predicted score for a child whose parents had 10 years of education?

a. 21
b. 20
c. 12
d. 11


Ans: a

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