A University Admissions Committee Was Interested in Examining the Relationship

question 100

Short Answer

A university admissions committee was interested in examining the relationship between a student's score on the SAT exam, x, and the student's grade point average, y, (GPA) at the end the student's freshman year of college. The committee selected a random sample of 25 students and recorded the SAT score and GPA at the end of the freshman year of college for each student. Use the following output that was generated using Minitab to answer the questions below: Determine the correlation between a student's SAT score and GPA at the end of the freshman year.
Since b is ______________ the correlation is ______________.
Interpret the value.
There is a ______________ linear relationship between a student's SAT score and GPA at the end of the freshman year.

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Definitions:

Human Relationships

The connections and interactions between individuals, encompassing a broad range of dynamics including friendship, family ties, and romantic partnerships.

Affiliation

The connection or association with a group or organization, often for mutual benefit or shared identities.

Human Contact

The physical or interpersonal interaction between individuals, emphasizing the importance of social connections and touch in human development and well-being.

Interpersonal Attraction

The force that draws individuals together and is responsible for the desire of an intimate relationship or friendship.