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Assume that we find a positive correlation between the number of hours students

ID: 3223314 • Letter: A

Question

Assume that we find a positive correlation between the number of hours students spend studying for a test and their grade on the test. If we calculate the regression equation for these data and find that the y intercept is 65, what conclusion can we draw?

The standard error of the estimate is low.

The regression line crosses the x axis at a score of 65.

The slope of the regression line is 65.

When students do not study at all, we would predict a score of 65 on the exam.

a.

The standard error of the estimate is low.

b.

The regression line crosses the x axis at a score of 65.

c.

The slope of the regression line is 65.

d.

When students do not study at all, we would predict a score of 65 on the exam.

Explanation / Answer

y - intercept indicates the value of y when value of X is 0. Hence,

When students do not study at all, we would predict a score of 65 on the exam.

Option d is correct.