Given a Specific Value of X and Confidence Level, Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

Given a specific value of x and confidence level, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The confidence interval estimate of the expected value of y can be calculated but the prediction interval of y for the given value of x cannot be calculated.
• B) The confidence interval estimate of the expected value of y will be wider than the prediction interval.
• C) The prediction interval of y for the given value of x can be calculated but the confidence interval estimate of the expected value of y cannot be calculated.
• D) The confidence interval estimate of the expected value of y will be narrower than the prediction interval.
• E) None of these.

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