In a Study of the Factors That Affect Success in Economics

question 43

Multiple Choice

In a study of the factors that affect success in economics, data were collected for 8 business students. Scores on a calculus placement test are given with economics final exam scores. The data are below. It can be shown that for these data: = 17.75, = 70.38, = 237.50, = 545.875, ( − ) = 140.75.
Calculate b₁.

• A) .15
• B) .26
• C) .59
• D) −.59
• E) −.26

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