A Sociologist Studies the Relationship Between a District's Average Score

question 35

Essay

A sociologist studies the relationship between a district's average score on a standardized test for 10^th grade students (y),the average school expenditures per student (x₁in $1000s),and an index of socioeconomic status of the district (x₂).The results of the regression are:

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Definitions:

Increased Trust

The development of a stronger belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

Members

Individuals who belong to a group, organization, or community, often contributing to its activities and goals.

Prefer

To favor or choose something or someone over other options.

Group Faultlines

Hypothetical dividing lines that may split a group into subgroups based on demographic or functional attributes, potentially affecting cohesion.