A Sample of 30 Observations Provides the Following Statistics: S_x

question 71

Essay

A sample of 30 observations provides the following statistics: s_x = 14; s_y = 19; s_xy = -150.
A) Calculate and interpret the sample correlation coefficient r_xy.
B) Specify the hypotheses to determine whether or not x and y are significantly correlated.
C) At the 5% significance level, what is the conclusion to the test using the critical-value approach? Explain.
D) At the 5% significance level, what is the conclusion to the test using the p-value approach? Explain.

• A) Calculate and interpret the sample correlation coefficient r_xy.
• B) Specify the hypotheses to determine whether or not x and y are significantly correlated.
• C) At the 5% significance level, what is the conclusion to the test using the critical-value approach? Explain.
• D) At the 5% significance level, what is the conclusion to the test using the p-value approach? Explain.

Understand the purpose and types of experiments in marketing research.

Identify and differentiate various question and scale types used in marketing surveys.

Recognize the use of panels and social media in marketing research.

Discern the advantages and disadvantages of different data collection methods.

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