For data that produced a slope of .36 and an intercept of 5.23, which is the appropriate way to report the linear regression equation?

A) 5.23 = a + .36 (X)
B) Y = 36 + 5.23 (X)
C) Y = 5.23 + .36 (X)
D) Y = 5.23 + b (.36)

Linear Regression Equation

A mathematical equation that describes the linear relationship between two or more variables, typically one dependent and one or more independent variables.

Slope

The rate of change in one variable relative to a change in another variable, often used in the context of linear regression.

Intercept

The value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero in a regression model.