Question #136
Reading: Reading 1 Multiple Regression
PDF File: Reading 1 Multiple Regression.pdf
Page: 67
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q136-139
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
Will Jack conclude that the housing starts coefficient is statistically different from zero and how will he interpret it at the 5% significance level?
Answer Choices:
A. Different from zero; sales will rise by $100 for every 23 house starts
B. Different from zero; sales will rise by $23 for every 100 house starts
C. Not different from zero; sales will rise by $0 for every 100 house starts
Explanation
A p-value (0.017) below significance (0.05) indicates a variable that is statistically different
from zero. The coefficient of 0.23 indicates that sales will rise by $23 for every 100 house
starts. Remember the rule p-value < significance, then reject null.