The Help Function for a Commonly Used Spreadsheet Program Gives

question 47

Essay

The help function for a commonly used spreadsheet program gives the following definition for the regression slope it estimates: $$\frac { n \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { n } X _ { i } Y _ { i } - \left( \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { n } X _ { i } \right) \left( \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { n } Y _ { i } \right) } { n \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { n } X _ { i } ^ { 2 } - \left( \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { n } X _ { i } \right) ^ { 2 } }$$ Prove that this formula is the same as the one given in the textbook.

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Definitions:

Interference

The phenomenon where the learning of new information hampers the ability to recall previously learned information.

Suggestibility

The susceptibility of individuals to accept and incorporate misinformation or ideas from others into their own memory and beliefs.

Flashbulb Memory

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Memory Confidence

The level at which one trusts the accuracy of their own memories.