When using simple linear regression, we would like to use confidence intervals for the ________ and prediction intervals for the ________ at a given value of x.
A) Individual y-value; mean y-value
B) mean y-value; individual y-value
C) slope; mean slope
D) y-intercept; mean y-intercept

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We estimate the mean and get a confidence interval. We then predict y based on x and get a prediction interval for it.

When Using Simple Linear Regression, We Would Like to Use