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Suppose the estimated slope coefficient in a regression model measuring the association between the independent variable exercise (in hours per week) and dependent variable pulse has a slope of -0.05 (per minute) interpret the results.

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Suppose the estimated slope coefficient in a regression model measuring the association between the independent variable exercise (in hours per week) and dependent variable pulse has a slope of -0.05 (per minute) interpret the results.

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The simple linear regression is:

y= b -0.05x

where x is the ...

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