Question: 15. Consider these summary statistics for a random sample. X = 20; Sx= 3, Y=10; Sy= 5, Sxy= -18 For which of the following would

15. Consider these summary statistics for a random sample. X = 20; Sx= 3, Y=10; Sy= 5, Sxy= -18 For which of the following would the SSE (sum of the squared errors) be smallest? (E)

A. Y-hat = 4 - 6*X

B. Y-hat = 8 - 6*X

C. Y-hat = -4 + 2*X

D. Y-hat = -8 - 2*X

E. Y-hat = 50 - 2*X

The answer is E but i don't understand. Please explain.

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