If there was interaction in the regression problem, an appropriately fit regression model would have…? a) A different slope and different y-intercept for those within walking distance and those not. b) A different y-intercept for those that were within walking distance and those that were not; the slope would not change. c) A different slope, but not a different y-intercept for those within walking distance and those not. d) Cannot be determined

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A realtor was investigating the price of real estate based on the size of the house in square feet x1  and if the house was within walking distance of an "A" rated public school. The indicator variable is defined as x = 1 if the house is within walking distance of an "A" rated public school and x = 0 if the house is NOT within walking distance of an "A" rated public school. If there was interaction in the regression problem, an appropriately fit regression model would have…?

a) A different slope and different y-intercept for those within walking distance and those not.
b) A different y-intercept for those that were within walking distance and those that were not; the slope would not change.
c) A different slope, but not a different y-intercept for those within walking distance and those not.
d) Cannot be determined
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