A Sociologist Wishes to Study the Relationship Between Happiness and Age

question 16

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. When defining whether age is significant in explaining happiness, the competing hypotheses are ________.

• A) H₀: β₁ = 1; H_A: β₁ ≠ 1
• B) H₀: β₁ = 0; H_A: β₁ ≠ 0
• C) H₀: β₁ ≤ 0; H_A: β₁ > 0
• D) H₀: b₁ ≥ 1; H_A: β₁ < 1

Execute the goodness-of-fit test to assess sample data against a specified distribution.

Interpret the results of statistical tests to make decisions regarding hypothesis testing.

Apply the concept of normality testing in practical scenarios.

Recognize the critical factors required in selecting a statistical test for nominal data.

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