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james0929

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In a simple regression model, the slope coefficient represents the average change in the independent variable for a one-unit change in the dependent variable.
 
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A time-series graph shows that annual sales data have grown gradually over the past 10 years. Given this, if a linear trend model is used to forecast future years' sales, the sign on the regression slope coefficient will be positive.
 
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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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