(Solved): 16) A scatterplot and a least-squares regression line are shown in the figure below. If the point ( ...
16) A scatterplot and a least-squares regression line are shown in the figure below. If the point (20,25) (the circled point) is removed from the data set, which of the statements below is true? (A) The slope will decrease and the y-intercept will increase. (B) The slope will decrease and the y-intercept will decrease. (C) The slope will increase and the y-intercept will increase. (D) The slope will increase and the y-intercept will decrease. (E) No conclusion can be drawn since the coordinates of the other points are not known.