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A biologist collected data on a sample of 20 porcupines. She wants to be able to predict the body mass of a porcupine (in grams) based on the length of the porcupine (in cm).
Her least squares regression equation is   where M is the mass.


If it would make sense, provide a clear interpretation of the intercept of the regression line, in context. Otherwise, explain why the interpretation does not make sense.
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Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data

Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data


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