Slopes
To determine whether a causal relationship exists between exercise frequency and stress levels, which statistical method would provide more reliable evidence beyond simple regression analysis?
Performing multiple linear regressions including other lifestyle factors such as diet and sleeping patterns
Calculating Pearson’s correlation coefficient between reported exercise frequency and stress levels from surveys
Using historical data on exercise routines and medical records documenting stress-related conditions
Conducting a randomized controlled trial measuring stress responses after controlled exercise interventions.
In conducting a significance test for (the slope) in simple linear regression analysis, what is your null hypothesis usually stated as?
where is population mean score
where is Pearson's correlation coefficient
What is the appropriate conclusion based on the following scenario? The p-value is 0.03, and the significance level is 0.05.
Accept the null hypothesis
Reject the null hypothesis
Cannot determine the conclusion
Fail to reject the null hypothesis
In simple linear regression analysis, what does the slope represent?
Proportion of variance in Y explained by X.
Change in response variable per one unit increase in explanatory variable.
Average value of response variable Y when explanatory variable X equals zero.
Difference between actual and predicted values of Y.
If the p-value for a test of the slope of a regression model is 0.03, what is the most appropriate conclusion if we use a significance level of 0.05?
There is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis that the slope is zero.
The correlation between variables in the model is not significant.
A type II error has definitely been made in testing the hypothesis.
There is not enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis that the slope is zero.
If the p-value is less than the significance level, what is the conclusion regarding the null hypothesis?
Cannot determine the conclusion
Reject the null hypothesis
Fail to reject the null hypothesis
Accept the null hypothesis
When conducting a test for significance in linear regression, which distribution do we commonly use?
Uniform distribution
Exponential distribution
t-distribution
Binomial distribution

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How does a larger t-score affect the decision in hypothesis testing?
Decreases the degrees of freedom
Increases the significance level
Increases the likelihood of rejecting the null hypothesis
Increases the likelihood of failing to reject the null hypothesis
What aspect of residual plots would most strongly challenge the suitability of using simple linear regression on given data sets?
Homoscedastic distribution of residuals as anticipated under correct modelling assumptions.
Residuals evenly dispersed around both sides of zero without any discernible trend.
Residuals displaying random variability without any clusters indicative optimal conditions.
A clear curvature or pattern within residual plots contrary to randomness expected under adequacy.
If the p-value is greater than the significance level, what is the conclusion regarding the null hypothesis?
Cannot determine the conclusion
Reject the null hypothesis
Fail to reject the null hypothesis
Accept the null hypothesis