Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    fileInferential_Statistics_vufgb-correlation-001-en_vufgb-correlation-001-en
    namevufgb-correlation-001-en
    sectionInferential Statistics/Sampling Distributions/Correlation
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeCalculation
    Program
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Thinking

    Question

    In a sample a correlation of 0.64 between the two variables x and y is found. The standard deviation of x is 24, and the standard deviation of y is 18.

    Calculate regression coefficient b.


    1. TRUE: 0.48
    2. FALSE: 0.55
    3. FALSE: 0.64
    4. FALSE: 0.85

    Solution

    Use the formula on the formula sheet for correlation (Chapter 9).

    Filling it in gives: 0.64=2418×b0.64 = \frac{24}{18 \times b}. Description: b=0.64×1824=0.48b = \frac{0.64 \times 18}{24} = 0.48.


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    3. Incorrect
    4. Incorrect