Suppose You Are Testing the Statistical Significance (At the 1

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are testing the statistical significance (at the 1% significance level) of a parameter estimate from the regression model: M = a + bR + cI
Which is estimated using a cross-section data set on 22 firms.The critical value of the appropriate test statistic is

• A)t_critical = 2.861.
• B)t_critical = -2.845.
• C)t_critical = 2.845.
• D)F_critical = 5.93.
• E)F_critical = 19.44.

Grasp the null and research hypothesis concepts in correlation testing.

Understand the meaning and implications of positive and negative correlations.

Interpret the statistical significance and its impact on correlation analysis.

Recognize the limitations of correlation coefficients, especially in implying causation.

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