If the Equation for the Regression Line Is Y' =

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the equation for the regression line is y' = 8x + 4, then a value of x = -3 will result in a predicted value for y of

• A) 4
• B) -4
• C) -20
• D) 8

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Definitions:

Statistically Significant

A statistical judgment indicating that observed data are unlikely to occur by chance, suggesting a meaningful relationship or effect.

p < .05

Represents a statistical measure indicating that the probability of the observed data occurring by chance is less than 5%, commonly used in hypothesis testing to suggest a significant effect or difference.

Correlation

A numerical indicator showing the degree to which two variables move in relation, without suggesting a cause-and-effect relationship.

p < .05

Refers to a statistical threshold indicating that the likelihood of the observed data occurring by chance is less than 5%, commonly used to infer significance in research findings.