The regression analysis below characterizes the relationship

The regression analysis below characterizes the relationship between monthly ice cream consumption (in pints per household) and the independent variable \"average monthly temperature\" (in degrees Fahrenheit).

Based on this analysis we can conclude:

A) For every increase of 0.027 degrees in average monthly temperature, average ice cream consumption increases by 1 pint.

B) For every increase of 1 degree in average monthly temperature, average ice cream consumption increases by 0.027 pints.

C)For every increase of 1.797 degrees in average monthly temperature, average ice cream consumption increases by 1 pint.

D)For every increase of 1 degree in average monthly temperature, average ice cream consumption increases by 1.797 pints.

Solution

The slope is interpreted as the increase in y for every 1 unit increase in x.

Thus, the answer is B: FOR EVERY INCREASE OF 1 DEGREE IN AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE, AVERAGE ICE CREAM CONSUMPTION INCREASES BY 0.027 PINTS. [ANSWER, OPTION B]