A Regression Analysis Between Sales (In $1000)and Advertising (In $100)resulted $\hat { y } = 75 + 6 x$

question 220

Multiple Choice

A regression analysis between sales (in $1000) and advertising (in $100) resulted in the following least squares line: $\hat { y } = 75 + 6 x$ .This implies that if advertising is $800,then the predicted amount of sales (in dollars) is:

• A) $4875
• B) $123,000
• C) $487,500
• D) $12,300

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Dull His Feelings

"Dull His Feelings" suggests an attempt to numb or suppress one's emotional responses, often through the use of substances or other coping mechanisms.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A rule or plan for determining the timing and frequency of reinforcement (rewards or punishments) in order to modify behavior.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of response following the reinforcement.