A Regression Analysis Between Sales (Y in $1000) and Advertising $\hat { y }$

question 38

Multiple Choice

A regression analysis between sales (y in $1000) and advertising (x in dollars) resulted in the following equation: $\hat { y }$ = 50,000 + 6x ?
The above equation implies that an increase of _____.

• A) $6 in advertising is associated with an increase of $6,000 in sales
• B) $1 in advertising is associated with an increase of $6 in sales
• C) $1 in advertising is associated with an increase of $56,000 in sales
• D) $1 in advertising is associated with an increase of $6,000 in sales

Understand the role of opportunity costs in determining comparative advantage.

Analyze how international trade affects domestic economies, including producers and consumers.

Identify the importance of productivity and labor costs in international competition.

Understand the economics behind trade policies and their impacts on global trade relations.

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