A Sociologist Examines the Relationship Between the Poverty Rate and Several

question 7

Multiple Choice

A sociologist examines the relationship between the poverty rate and several socioeconomic factors.For the 50 states and the District of Columbia (n = 51) ,he collects data on the poverty rate (y,in %) ,the percent of the population with at least a high school education (x₁) ,median income (x₂,in $1000s) ,and the mortality rate per 1,000 residents (x₃) .He estimates the following model as y = β₀ + β₁ Education + β₂ Income + β₃ Mortality + ε.The following ANOVA table shows a portion of the regression results. Which of the following is the value of the mean square error, (MSE) ?

• A) 0
• B) 1.5
• C) 3.0
• D) 4.5

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for controlling bodily functions when at rest, such as slowing the heart rate and stimulating digestive activities.

Aroused

A state of being awake and reactive to stimuli; can also refer to a heightened state of physical or emotional excitement.

Central Nervous

Refers to the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for nervous system functions.

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including nerves and ganglia, responsible for relaying information to and from the body to the central nervous system.