Use the Given Data to Find the Best Predicted Value $( x )$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the best predicted value of the response variable.
-The regression equation relating attitude rating $( x )$ and job performance rating $( y )$ for the employees of a company is $\hat { y } = 11.7 + 1.02 x$ . Ten pairs of data were used to obtain the equation. The same data yield $\mathrm { r } = 0.863$ and $\overline { \mathrm { y } } = 80.1$ . What is the best predicted job performance rating for a person whose attitude rating is $56 ?$

• A) 68.8
• B) 67.9
• C) 80.1
• D) 12.6

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Describe the process of engaging critical thinking through questioning.

Clarify misconceptions about the methodology of critical thinking.

Identify and explain critical thinking skills, including interpretation, and associated subskills.

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