If we have one predictor variable in a regression model and the regression coefficient associated with the predictor variable is equal to zero, what is the value of the outcome (y) equal to?
If the regression coefficient associated with the predictor variable is equal to zero, this means the slope of the regression line is zero, then the value of the outcome (y) equal to the y-intercept of the regression equation. This value of the outcome of y will be same and constant for any value of the predictor x because slope is zero. See below for more details:
Regression equation is given as below:
Y = a + b*X
b = Slope or regression coefficient of predictor X
If slope b = 0, then for any value of X, b*X will be 0.
Y = a + 0 = a = y-intercept
We know that y-intercept is constant value.
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