In: Statistics and Probability
Weight Loss (in pounds) Exposure Time (in hours)
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4.0 4
6.0 5
2.0 3
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9.0 6
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Use the computer printout (below) to answer the questions.
* * * * L I N E A R R E G R E S S I O N * * * *
Dependent Variable: Weight Loss
Independent Variable: Exposure Time
Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean p
Sources df Squares Squares F Value
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Regression 1 70.417 70.417 Fobs .000
Residual 10 SSres MSres
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Total 11 84.917
---------- Variables in the Equation -----------
Variable B SE B t p Value
Exposure Time 2.167 0.311 6.969 0.000
(Constant) -5.833 1.745 -3.343 0.007
8 points
(a) Why do we need to use linear regression analysis in this study?
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5 points
(b) Briefly describe the concept of least-squares regression line.
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2 points
(c) Why this study is called simple linear regression analysis instead
multiple linear regression analysis?