Depending on the units chosen for the X and Y axis,
A) the regression line may cross the Y axis at a point other than a
B) the slope may appear to be steeper or more shallow than b
C) both descriptive alternatives are correct
D) neither of the descriptive alternatives is correct.

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The regression line's intersection with the Y-axis (the intercept) and its slope can both appear differently depending on the scale or units used for the X and Y axes. Changing these units can visually alter the steepness of the slope and where the line crosses the Y-axis without changing the underlying relationship between the variables.

Depending on the Units Chosen for the X and Y