(2.1). Where Yi is a score on the dependent variable for the i th person, a + b X i describes a line or linear function relating X to Y, and e i is an error. Note that there is a separate score for each X, Y, and error (these are variables), but only one value of a and b, which are population parameters.
Geritol is the brand name of complex multivitamin supplements that contain added iron. Geritol is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and comes in either a pill form or a liquid tonic. Many women swear by Gertiol, and in fact, there used to be a grass roots slogan for Geritol: âThere's a baby in every bottle!â.
In the 50's, Geritol was one of the few elite brands to promote on television, but over the last 20 years, Geritol wasn't seen much and as the brand aged, so did the American consumer's perception of it.