SCENARIO 14-11 a Weight-Loss Clinic Wants to Use Regression Analysis

question 93

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 14-11 A weight-loss clinic wants to use regression analysis to build a model for weight loss of a client (measured in pounds) .Two variables thought to affect weight loss are client's length of time on the weight-loss program and time of session.These variables are described below: Y Weight loss (in pounds) Length of time in weight-loss program (in months) 1 if morning session, 0 if not Data for 25 clients on a weight-loss program at the clinic were collected and used to fit the interaction model: Y Output from Microsoft Excel follows:
-Referring to Scenario 14-11, what is the experimental unit for this analysis?

• A)A clinic
• B)A client on a weight-loss program
• C)A month
• D)A morning, afternoon, or evening session

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Definitions:

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance or following a pattern of behavior over time, showing reliability and uniformity.

Distinctiveness

A principle in social psychology that explains how individuals highlight and perceive the unique features of a person or an object in comparison to others.

Kelley's Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior based on observed evidence and situational factors.

Low Distinctiveness

A concept in attribution theory where an individual's behavior is similar across different situations, leading to internal attributions about the person's characteristics.