Consider the following simple linear regression model: .When determining whether x significantly influences y,the null hypothesis takes the form

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Consider the following simple linear regression model:  .When determining whether x significantly influences y,the null hypothesis takes the form

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The null hypothesis for determining if x significantly influences y is that the slope of the regression line (beta coefficient) is equal to 0. This means that x has no significant effect on y, and any observed relationship is due to chance. This null hypothesis is represented by choice A.

Consider the Following Simple Linear Regression Model