In Order to Predict with 98% Confidence the Expected Value

question 55

Multiple Choice

In order to predict with 98% confidence the expected value of y for a given value of x in a simple linear regression , a random sample of 15 observations is taken. Which of the following t-able values would be used?

• A) 1.350
• B) 1.771
• C) 2.160
• D) 2.650

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