Use the Given Data to Find the Equation of the Regression

question 34

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the equation of the regression line. Round the final values to three significant digits, if necessary.
- $\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}\mathrm{x} & 1.2 & 1.4 & 1.6 & 1.8 & 2.0 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 54 & 53 & 55 & 54 & 56\end{array}$

• A) \(\hat { y } = 55.3 + 2.40 x\)
• B) \(\hat { y } = 50 + 3 x\)
• C) \(\hat { y } = 54\)
• D) \(\hat { y } = 50.4 + 2.50 x\)

Analyze the role of taxes in economic inequality.

Explain the concepts of social and cultural capital.

Understand the significance of educational attainment in mitigating inequality.

Compare and contrast the theories of social stratification by notable sociologists.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized ideas about a group of people that may not accurately reflect reality.

Social Identity

The individual's sense of who they are based on their group membership(s), highlighting the importance of societal groups in defining one's self-concept.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a guide for self-improvement or motivation.

Personal Identity

This refers to an individual's conception and expression of their own uniqueness or individuality, as well as the aspects of themselves that persist over time.