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

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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: He would like to determine whether the influence of expenditures on test scores differs from the influence of the index on test scores,or .The results of the restricted model for this test are: a.Formulate the hypotheses to determine whether Expenditures and Index Rate have the same influence on Scores.
B)Calculate the value of the test statistic.
C)At the 5% significance level,find the critical value(s).
D)What is the conclusion to the test?

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time wherein the focus is on the number of hours a machine is operated in the manufacturing of goods.

Casting Department

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Finishing Department

A section of a manufacturing company where goods are completed and prepared for sale.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the period begins.