Question 2: Consider the following sample of 8 observations on X and Y:
X: | 18 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 19 |
Y: | 45 | 38 | 39 | 65 | 42 | 58 | 51 | 61 |
(a) Determine the coefficients (i.e., the a and b values) of the regression equation .
(b) Now suppose each of the eight observations represents a part-time salesperson in a retail store. For each individual, X Is equal to the number of hours worked last week, while Y is equal to the number of sales made last week. Interpret the values of the coefficients a and b.
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