Data Were Collected on Monthly Sales Revenues (In $\$ 1,000 \mathrm {~s}$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Data were collected on monthly sales revenues (in $\$ 1,000 \mathrm {~s}$ ) and monthly advertising expenditures $( \$ 100 \mathrm {~s} )$ for a sample of drug stores. The regression line relating revenues $( \mathrm { Y } )$ to advertising expenditure $( X )$ is estimated to be $\hat { y } = - 48.3 + 9.00 x$ . The correct interpretation of the slope is that for each additional

• A) \(\$ 1\) spent on advertising, predicted sales revenue increases by \(\$ 9,000\).
• B) \(\$ 100\) spent on advertising, predicted sales revenue increases by \(\$ 9,000\).
• C) \(\$ 100\) spent on advertising, predicted sales revenue decreases by \(\$ 9,000\).
• D) \(\$ 1,000\) in sales revenue, advertising expenditures decrease by \(\$ 48.30\).
• E) \(\$ 100\) in sales revenue, advertising expenditures decrease by \(\$ 48.30\).

Understand the concepts and implications of different types of manipulations in experimental research.

Identify the types and roles of manipulations used in psychological research studies.

Recognize and describe the variety of measures used in research, including behavioral, self-report, and physiological measures.

Appreciate the factors affecting the effectiveness of manipulations, such as cost, ethical considerations, and potential for creating unrealistic situations.

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