A Sociologist Wishes to Study the Relationship Between Happiness and Age

question 105

Multiple Choice

A sociologist wishes to study the relationship between happiness and age. He interviews 24 individuals and collects data on age and happiness, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. He estimates the following model: Happiness = β₀ + β₁Age + ε. The following table summarizes a portion of the regression results. Which of the following is the estimate of Happiness for the person who is 65 years old?

• A) 75
• B) 62
• C) 78
• D) 68

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Definitions:

Adolescent Boys

Male individuals in the development stage spanning from puberty to legal adulthood.

Courtesans

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Hetaerae

In ancient Greece, educated and sophisticated companions or courtesans who engaged in long-term relationships with powerful men for their mutual benefit.

Ancient Greece

A period and place in history noted for its significant contributions to art, philosophy, politics, and the early development of democracy.