Using the 2018 GSS, We Regressed the Number of Hours

question 13

Multiple Choice

Using the 2018 GSS, we regressed the number of hours of television watched on the average day on three variables: years of education, age, and marital status. Marital status is a dummy variables with 1 = married. We get the following results for the unstandardized regression coefficients: TVhours = 3.38 - .13Educ + .03Age - .52Married. What is the predicted number of hours of television viewing for a 20-year old, unmarried person with 14 years of education?

• A) 1.64
• B) 2.16
• C) 2.76
• D) 3.38

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Definitions:

Parents

Parents are caregivers of the child; they play significant roles in child-rearing and development, providing support, education, love, and discipline.

Married

The state of being in a legally recognized union between two individuals, typically involving public and institutional recognition.

Healthier

Pertains to a state or condition of improved physical, mental, or social well-being.

Physical Decline

The gradual loss of physical abilities and functions, often associated with aging, illness, or injury.