The Interval Estimate of the Mean Value of Y for a Given

question 42

Multiple Choice

The interval estimate of the mean value of y for a given value of x is the _____.

• A) confidence interval
• B) prediction interval
• C) residual interval
• D) correlation interval

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, or when behavior and beliefs do not align, often leading to a change in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Small Amount

A quantity that is less than average or nominal, often referring to a minimal or insignificant portion of something.

Opinion

A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's mind arising when an individual simultaneously holds multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.