Which One of the Following Statements Is True Using α

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true using α = 0.10?

• A)Because the p- value for the slope is 0.065, we fail to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is no relationship between the hours of sleep and the age of the adult.
• B)Because the p- value for the slope is 0.065, we can reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is a relationship between the hours of sleep and the age of the adult.
• C)Because the p- value for the slope is 0.065, we can reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is no relationship between the hours of sleep and the age of the adult.
• D)Because the p- value for the slope is 0.065, we fail to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is a relationship between the hours of sleep and the age of the adult.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in a scientific experiment that is manipulated or changed to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Coefficient of Correlation

A numerical measure that indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

Coefficient of Variation

A measure of relative variability computed as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean, often expressed as a percentage.

Covariance

A measure indicating the extent to which two variables change together, signifying the direction of their linear relationship.