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Chapter 13: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation: Inferential Methods

Key Terms and Concepts

Estimated regression line: Eq1103.jpg (1381 bytes) The least squares line introduced in Chapter 5
Eq1102.jpg (2109 bytes) The point estimate of the standard deviationEq75.gif (875 bytes), with associated degrees of freedom n-2.
Eq1104.jpg (1908 bytes) The estimated standard deviation of the statistic b.Eq1101.jpg (1838 bytes)
Eq1105.jpg (1954 bytes) A confidence interval for the slope β of the population regression line, where the t critical value is based on (n-2) df.
Eq1106.jpg (2169 bytes) The test statistic for testing hypotheses about β. The test is based on n-2 df.

Notes from Mrs. Caso


All of the formulas and important information can be found in the "Key Terms & Concepts" table above.

For a detailed explanation of the n-2 degrees of freedom click here-->

One note: When using the TI-84+ for a Regression Line T-test, it only gives results for a null hypothesis of eq92.gif (875 bytes)=  0.  So, if you need to test eq92.gif (875 bytes)=  20 (for example), you'll need to do an additional calculation. For eq92.gif (875 bytes)value, nonzerobeta.gif (1175 bytes). You can use the TI-84+ to obtain the t0, and b in order to do the calculation. Then, use the t-test tables with the appropriate df to get the P-value for your actual null hypothesis.

Also, review the following:

Figure 13.9
Figure 13.10
Figure 13.14

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Schedule

Timeline: 4 days
Day 135:
03/28/13
 
Day 136:
04/08/13
   
Day 137:
04/09/13
 
Day 138:
04/10/13