A Student Conducted a Bayesian Analysis of Increased Chocolate Consumption

question 8

Multiple Choice

A student conducted a Bayesian analysis of increased chocolate consumption and improved test scores.He calculated a Bayes factor of 1.Should he use chocolate consumption as a predictor of improved test scores?

• A)No,a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that it is not worth eating more chocolate in order to improve test scores.
• B)Yes,a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that it is worth a small increase in chocolate consumption in order to improve test scores.
• C)No,a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that the data is corrupted.
• D)Yes,a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that it is worth substantially increasing your chocolate consumption in order to improve test scores.

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