An Experiment Was Performed on a Certain Metal to Determine

question 146

Multiple Choice

An experiment was performed on a certain metal to determine if the strength is a function of heating time.The simple linear regression equation is = 1 + 1X.The time is in minutes and the strength is measured in pounds per square inch. Provide a managerial interpretation of the Y-intercept.

• A)As time heated increase by one minute,the strength increases by 1lb.per sq.inch.
• B)This is the direct relationship between X and Y.
• C)If the metal is not heated,the estimated average metal strength is 1lb.per sq.inch.
• D)Y-intercept cannot be interpreted.

---

Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance and significant distress.

Natural Environment Type Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of situations or elements in the natural environment, such as storms or heights.

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and sexual desires in shaping behavior.

Unconscious Anxiety

Anxiety that resides outside of conscious awareness, often manifesting through physical symptoms or behaviors.