A Sports Student Conducted a Bayesian Analysis of Time Spent

question 8

Multiple Choice

A sports student conducted a Bayesian analysis of time spent watching sports and improved academic performance. He calculated a Bayes factor of 1. Should he use time spent watching sports as a predictor of academic performance?

• A) No, a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that academic performance will not improve with greater time spent watching sports.
• B) Yes, a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that there will be a small increase in academic performance with greater time spent watching sports.
• C) No, a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that the data is corrupted.
• D) Yes, a Bayes factor of 1 suggests that there will be a large increase in academic performance with greater time spent watching sports.

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