In: Statistics and Probability
Different hotels in a certain area are randomly selected, and their ratings and prices were obtained online. Using technology, with x representing the ratings and y representing price, we find that the regression equation has a slope of 125 and a y-intercept of negative 374. Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
a. What is the equation of the regression line? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer boxes to complete your choice. A. yequals nothingplusleft parenthesis nothing right parenthesis ModifyingAbove x with caret B. yequals nothingplusleft parenthesis nothing right parenthesis x C. ModifyingAbove y with caretequals nothingplusleft parenthesis nothing right parenthesis ModifyingAbove x with caret D. ModifyingAbove y with caretequals nothingplusleft parenthesis nothing right parenthesis x
b. What does the symbol ModifyingAbove y with caret represent? A. The symbol ModifyingAbove y with caret represents the expected price when the hotel's rating is 0. B. The symbol ModifyingAbove y with caret represents the predicted value of price. C. The symbol ModifyingAbove y with caret represents the average price of hotels in the area. D. The symbol ModifyingAbove y with caret represents the amount that price increases with a 1-point increase in rating.
a) y^ = -374 + 125 * x
b) Option-B) The symbol y^ represents the predicted value of price.