Consider the Data Set Shown $\begin{array}{|ll|}\hline \underline{X} & \underline{y} \\2 & 3 \\4 & 5 \\6 & 6 \\7 & 8 \\8 & 6 \\9 & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Consider the data set shown. The mean X value is 6 and the mean Y value is 6.
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$\begin{array}{|ll|}\hline \underline{X} & \underline{y} \\2 & 3 \\4 & 5 \\6 & 6 \\7 & 8 \\8 & 6 \\9 & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$
-What would the sum of the products be for this data set?

• A) 20
• B) 22
• C) 24
• D) 26

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A manipulated factor in an experiment, chosen to determine its potential effect on a dependent outcome.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor in a study that changes in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Nonexperimental Method

A research strategy that involves observing and collecting data without manipulating the environmental conditions or variables.

Cause And Effect

A relationship in which one event (the cause) leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect).