Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileInferential_Statistics_uva-intercept-836-en_uva-intercept-836-en
    nameuva-intercept-836-en
    sectionInferential Statistics/Regression/Intercept
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2.551
    p-value0.4611

    Question

    In a regression analysis with the variables y and x, if the directional coefficient b = 1, then (i) the correlation between y and x equals r = 1 and (ii) the intercept equals a = 0.


    1. FALSE:
      1. is true and (ii) is false.
    2. FALSE:
      1. is incorrect and (ii) is correct.
    3. TRUE:
      1. and (ii) are both incorrect.

      1. is correct and (ii) is incorrect: Incorrect
      1. is incorrect and (ii) is true…: Incorrect
      1. and (ii) are both incorrect: Correct