The following data are based on a random selection of these cars of different models and options. Let y be the dealer invoice (in thousands of dollars) for the given vehicle.
x | 31.8 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 44.0 | 47.8 |
y | 30.0 | 30.8 | 32.0 | 42.1 | 42.2 |
Σx = 193.2, Σy = 177.1, Σx2 = 7657.54, Σy2 = 6425.89, Σxy = 7010.56, and r ≈ 0.976.
(b) Use a 5% level of significance to test the claim that ρ > 0. (Use 2 decimal places.)
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(c) Verify that Se ≈ 1.5546, a ≈ 1.7787, and b ≈ 0.8706.
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(d) Find the predicted dealer invoice when the list price is
x = 45 (thousand dollars). (Use 2 decimal places.)
(e) Find a 95% confidence interval for y when x =
45 (thousand dollars). (Use 2 decimal place.)
(f) Use a 5% level of significance to test the claim that
β > 0. (Use 2 decimal places.)
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(g) Find a 95% confidence interval for β and interpret its meaning. (Use 3 decimal places.)
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