The following data are available for a simple linear regression analysis attempting to link hours of training (x) to hourly output (y). In applying the least squares criterion, the slope (b) and the intercept (a) for the best-fitting line are b = 2.4 and a = 3.6.Produce the 90% confidence interval estimate of the population slope, β.Report the upper bound for your interval.
A)6.86
B)8.29
C)4.42
D)5.71
E)3.90

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The following data are available for a simple linear regression analysis attempting to link hours of training (x) to hourly output (y).  In applying the least squares criterion, the slope (b) and the intercept (a) for the best-fitting line are b = 2.4 and a = 3.6.Produce the 90% confidence interval estimate of the population slope, β.Report the upper bound for your interval.
A)6.86 
B)8.29 
C)4.42 
D)5.71 
E)3.90

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The Answer of The following data are available for a simple linear regression analysis attempting to link hours of training (x) to hourly output (y).  In applying the least squares criterion, the slope (b) and the intercept (a) for the best-fitting line are b = 2.4 and a = 3.6.Produce the 90% confidence interval estimate of the population slope, β.Report the upper bound for your interval.
A)6.86 
B)8.29 
C)4.42 
D)5.71 
E)3.90

The Following Data Are Available for a Simple Linear Regression