Consider the sample regression equation that predicts the calorie content in a hamburger (in cals) using the fat content (in grams) y i = XXXXXXXXXXfat i ) + e i Which of the following statements is...

a)

a.   the equation is expressing a non-linear relationship between fat and calories

b)

b.   a hamburger with 310 calories has zero fat content

c)

c.   a hamburger’s calorie content rises by about 14.4 grams for every additional gram of fat

d)

d.   the e_iis called the stochastic error term, and is a representation of those factors that cause fat content that the regression is not accounting for