Instruction 13 -Referring to Instruction 13

question 33

Multiple Choice

Instruction 13.2
A lecturer in industrial relations believes that an individual's wage rate at a factory (Y) depends on his performance rating (X₁) and the number of economics courses the employee successfully completed at university (X₂) . The lecturer randomly selects six workers and collects the following information:
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Employee } & Y ( \$ ) & X 1 & X 2 \\\hline 1 & 10 & 3 & 0 \\\hline 2 & 12 & 1 & 5 \\\hline 3 & 15 & 8 & 1 \\\hline 4 & 17 & 5 & 8 \\\hline 5 & 20 & 7 & 12 \\\hline 6 & 25 & 10 & 9 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Referring to Instruction 13.2,for these data,what is the estimated coefficient for performance rating,b₁?

• A) 9.103
• B) 0.616
• C) 6.932
• D) 1.054

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Definitions:

Efficient Price

A price that reflects all available information and makes the best use of resources, minimizing waste and maximizing value.

Market Output

The total quantity of goods and services produced and supplied by firms in a market at a given price level and time period.

External Benefit

A positive effect experienced by individuals or groups who are not directly involved in an economic transaction or activity.

Market Price

The existing rate at which an item or service may be traded or acquired in a commercial setting.