A Hypothesis Is an If-Then Statement Describing a Predicted Relationship

question 138

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A hypothesis is an if-then statement describing a predicted relationship between two or more variables.

Understand how to assess the significance of a regression model.

Interpret correlation coefficients and their indication of the relationship strength and direction between two variables.

Identify components of a regression equation, including slope and y-intercept.

Understand the concept of the coefficient of determination and its implications.

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