The Grade Point Averages of Students Participating in Sports at a Local

question 45

Multiple Choice

The grade point averages of students participating in sports at a local community college are to be compared.The data are listed below. Which of the following is a correct statement about the means? Use α = 0.05. $$\begin{array} { c | c | c } \text { Hockey } & \text { Track } & \text { Basketball } \\\hline 2.6 & 1.8 & 2.5 \\3.2 & 2.1 & 2.7 \\2.5 & 1.9 & 2.8 \\3.5 & 3.3 & 3.0 \\3.1 & & 2.5 \\2.1 & &\end{array}$$

• A) The mean grade point average of hockey players is the same as the mean grade point average of basketball players.
• B) The mean grade point average of hockey players is the same as the mean grade point average of track participants.
• C) The mean grade point average of basketball players is the same as the mean grade point average of track participants.
• D) The mean grade point average of each sport is the same.

Identify and formulate null hypotheses in statistical hypothesis testing.

Understand and interpret Pearson correlation values and their implications.

Distinguish between the null and alternative hypotheses in the context of Pearson correlation.

Describe the relationships represented by different values of the Pearson correlation coefficient.

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