TABLE 13-11 A Computer Software Developer Would Like to Use the Number

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TABLE 13-11
A computer software developer would like to use the number of downloads (in thousands) for the trial version of his new shareware to predict the amount of revenue (in thousands of dollars) he can make on the full version of the new shareware. Following is the output from a simple linear regression along with the residual plot and normal probability plot obtained from a data set of 30 different sharewares that he has developed:



-Referring to Table 13-11, what is the critical value for testing whether there is a linear relationship between revenue and the number of downloads at a 5% level of significance?

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Definitions:

Facility Costs

Expenses associated with the physical buildings and infrastructure used in production, storage, and operations of a business.

Product Variety

The range of different products or services offered by a company to meet diverse customer needs or market segments.

Distribution Network

The linked network of warehouses and logistical systems that transport products from manufacturers to buyers.

Manufacturer Storage

The practice of holding inventory at the manufacturer’s location until it is needed for distribution or sale.