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Looking at the graph, answer the questions below:

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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
1) The y-intercept is

2) The y-intercept means

3) The slope of the line of best fit has a probabilistic interpretation of in context.

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To answer your questions, we can provide general information about the y-intercept and slope. However, since I cannot see the graph you're referring to, you'll need to fill in specific numeric values based on your graph. Here's how to approach each question:

  1. The y-intercept is:

    • This is the value of y when x = 0. Look at your graph to find this value.

  2. The y-intercept means:

    • The y-intercept represents the starting value of the dependent variable when the independent variable (x) is zero. This can indicate what happens in your context when there is no influence from the independent variable.

  3. The slope of the line of best fit has a probabilistic interpretation of [insert value] in context:

    • The slope indicates the change in the dependent variable for every one-unit increase in the independent variable. In your context, explain what a unit change means (e.g., if the independent variable is time, the slope might represent the rate of change in your dependent variable per unit of time).

Once you apply this guidance to your specific graph, you will be able to fill out your input correctly.