Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321989178
Author: Neil A. Weiss
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.2, Problem 73E
a.
To determine
Decide whether it is reasonable to apply the regression t-test.
b.
To determine
Decide at 5% significance level whether the data provide sufficient evidence to conclude that the predictor variable is useful for predicting the response variable.
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