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 Y = a + bX.
(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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