The Following ANOVA Table Describes a Simple Linear Regression on Two

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following ANOVA table describes a simple linear regression on two arbitrary variables x and y. ​

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Based on the output, does there appear to be a significant linear relationship between x and y? Select the appropriate critical value (CV) , test statistic (TS) , and decision.(Use α = 0.01.)

• A) CV = 240.54; TS = 52.618; no significant linear relationship.
• B) CV = 5.12; TS = 6.578; there appears to be a significant linear relationship.
• C) CV = 5.32; TS = 0.152; no significant linear relationship.
• D) CV = 240.54; TS = 0.019; there appears to be a significant linear relationship.

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