Question

A researcher collected data on the cholesterol level, C, and the age, A, of 24 people selected at random. Using the data, the researcher calculated the least-squares regression line to be Cˆ=182+2.2A and the standard error of the slope to be 0.38. If the conditions for inference are met, which of the following is closest to the value of the test statistic to test the hypotheses H0:β=0 versus Ha:β≠0 ?

A. t = 0.17
B. t= 0.38
C. t = 0.836
D. t = 2.2
E. t = 5.79

Answer 1

t = 5.79

Explanation:

Given the regression line equation :

Cˆ=182+2.2A

Null ; H0:β=0

Alternative ; Ha:β≠0

Comparing with the general for of a linear regression equation :

y = bx + c

b =slope Coefficient ; c = intercept

b = 2.2 (from equation given)

The test statistic :

t = (Slope, b - null, β) / standard error of slope, E

(b - β) / E

(2.2 - 0) / 0.38

t = 2.2 / 0.38

t = 5.7894736

t = 5.79