Economist Joshua Grant Is Using Linear Regression to Try to Establish

Multiple Choice

Economist Joshua Grant is using linear regression to try to establish a link between the unemployment rate (x) and monthly home sales in the region (y) .The following data are available: The slope term (b) in the estimated regression equation turns out to be -8.The intercept term (a) is 237.Explained variation (SSR) here would be _______.

A) 560
B) 920
C) 1130
D) 1280
E) 840