Consider the Following Simple Linear Regression Model: Y = β₀

Multiple Choice

Consider the following simple linear regression model: y = β₀ + β₁x + ε. When determining whether there is a positive linear relationship between x and y, the alternative hypothesis takes the form ________.

A) H_A: β₁ = 0
B) H_A: β₁ > 0
C) H_A: β₁ < 0
D) H_A: b₁ > 1