Shown Below Is a Portion of a Computer Output for a Regression

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Essay

Shown below is a portion of a computer output for a regression analysis relating y (dependent variable) and x (independent variable).

a.Perform a t test and determine whether or not y and x are related. Use   0.05.
b.Compute the coefficient of determination and fully interpret the meaning. Be very specific.

Understand the liability for misrepresentation and fraud in securities offerings and trading.

Recognize the role and impact of state securities laws in conjunction with federal laws.

Understand the purpose and scope of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in promoting corporate accountability.

Identify investment schemes and their legality under federal securities laws.

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A fiscal mechanism where people earning below a certain income threshold receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes.

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Earned Income Tax Credit

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