The Data Below Are the Number of Absences and the Final

question 116

Multiple Choice

The data below are the number of absences and the final grades of 9 randomly selected students from a statistics class. What is the best predicted value for y given x = 10? Assume that the variables x and y have a
Significant correlation. $$\begin{array} { l | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \text { Number of absences, } x & 0 & 3 & 6 & 4 & 9 & 2 & 15 & 8 & 5 \\\hline \text { Final grade, } y & 98 & 86 & 80 & 82 & 71 & 92 & 55 & 76 & 82\end{array}$$

• A)69
• B)70
• C)71
• D)68

---

Definitions:

State of Becoming

A condition or phase characterized by continuous change or the process of transformation.

Social Facts

A concept introduced by Émile Durkheim to describe the external social structures, norms, and values that exert control over individual behavior.

Trust Individuals

A principle that emphasizes the importance of placing confidence in the intentions and actions of people in personal or professional contexts.

Superordinate Dominated

Refers to a scenario where individuals or groups in higher or dominant positions exercise control or authority over others.