The regression coefficient, a, is
A) the value of Y when the regression line crosses the Y axis
B) the slope of the regression line
C) the mean of the Y scores
D) none of the other alternatives are correct.

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The regression coefficient, a, often denoted as the intercept in linear regression equations, represents the value of Y when X is 0, i.e., where the regression line crosses the Y-axis.

The Regression Coefficient, A, Is