Questions from Applied Statistics


Q: Perform the regression and write the estimated regression equation (round off

Perform the regression and write the estimated regression equation (round off to 3 or 4 significant digits for clarity). Do the coefficient signs agree with your a priori expectations?

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Q: An experimental bumper was designed to reduce damage in low-speed

An experimental bumper was designed to reduce damage in low-speed collisions. This bumper was installed on an experimental group of vans in a large fleet, but not on a control group. At the end of a t...

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Q: A common belief among faculty is that teaching ratings are lower in

A common belief among faculty is that teaching ratings are lower in large classes. Below are MINITAB results from a regression using Y = mean student evaluation of the professor and X = class size for...

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Q: Below are revenue and profit (both in $ billions) for

Below are revenue and profit (both in $ billions) for nine large entertainment companies. (a). Make a scatter plot of profit as a function of revenue. (b). Use Excel to fit the regression, with fi...

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Q: Below are fitted regressions based on used vehicle ads. Observed ranges

Below are fitted regressions based on used vehicle ads. Observed ranges of X are shown. The assumed regression model is AskingPrice = f (VehicleAge). (a). Interpret the slopes. (b). Are the interce...

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Q: Below are results of a regression of Y = average stock returns

Below are results of a regression of Y = average stock returns (in percent) as a function of X = average price/earnings ratios for the period 1949–1997 (49 years). Separate regressio...

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Q: Adult height is somewhat predictable from average height of both parents.

Adult height is somewhat predictable from average height of both parents. For females, a commonly used equation is YourHeight = ParentHeight - 2.5 while for males the equation is YourHeight = ParentHe...

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Q: The square footage of each of the last 11 homes sold in

The square footage of each of the last 11 homes sold in each of two suburban neighborhoods is noted. Research question: At α = .01, do the medians differ?

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Q: Below are grade point averages for 25 randomly chosen university business students

Below are grade point averages for 25 randomly chosen university business students during a recent semester. Research question: At α = .01, are the median grade point averages the same f...

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Q: In a bumper test, three types of autos were deliberately crashed

In a bumper test, three types of autos were deliberately crashed into a barrier at 5 mph, and the resulting damage (in dollars) was estimated. Five test vehicles of each type were crashed, with the re...

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