Practice mode Sample Linear Regression

Through which point does the least squares regression line always pass?

Correct answer B. (x̄, ȳ)

Explanation

The least squares normal equations give ȳ = a + b x̄, so the fitted line always passes through the point of means (x̄, ȳ).

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