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The weights (in pounds) of 6 vehicles and the variability of their braking distances (in feet) when stopping on a dry surface are shown in the table. Can you conclude that there is a significant linear correlation between vehicle weight and variability in braking distance on a dry surface? Use alphaequals0.01. Weight, x 5930 5350 6500 5100 5870 4800 Variability in braking distance, y 1.71 1.95 1.93 1.65 1.68 1.50
From the given data, the following Table is calculated:
X | Y | XY | X2 | Y2 |
5930 | 1.71 | 10140.3 | 35164900 | 2.9241 |
5350 | 1.95 | 10432.5 | 28622500 | 3.8025 |
6500 | 1.93 | 12545 | 42250000 | 3.7249 |
5100 | 1.65 | 8415 | 26010000 | 2.7225 |
5870 | 1.68 | 9861.6 | 34456900 | 2.8224 |
4800 | 1.50 | 7200 | 23040000 | 2.25 |
Total = 33550 | 10.42 | 58594.4 | 189544300 | 18.2464 |
H0: Null Hypothesis: = 0
HA: Alternative Hypothesis: 0
Test statistic is given by:
= 0.01
ndf = n - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4
From Table, critical values of t = 4.6041
Since the calculated value of t = 1.5356 is lessthan critical value of t = 4.6041, the difference is not significant. Fail to reject null hypothesis.
Conclusion:
We cannot conclude that there is a significant linear correlation between vehicle weight and variability in braking distance on a dry surface