Find the Best Predicted Value of Y Corresponding to the Given

question 81

Multiple Choice

Find the best predicted value of y corresponding to the given value of x.
-Four pairs of data yield $\mathrm { r } = 0.942$ and the regression equation $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { x }$ . Also, $\overline { \mathrm { y } } = 12.75$ . What is the best predicted value of $y$ for $x = 2.8$ ?

• A) \(2.826\)
• B) \(0.942\)
• C) \(8.4\)
• D) \(12.75\)

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain region involved in the reward circuitry, playing a central role in pleasure and reinforcement.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain associated with decision making, cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Parietal Cortex

Different neurons in this brain structure respond based on the desirability of different choices as predicted by the matching law.

Post Frontal Cortex

Likely a misnomer or incorrect term; possibly intended to refer to the prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and social behavior.