Beta is most useful for a. measuring the combined effects of ...

[RYAN BANYAN]

Beta is most useful for
 
  a. measuring the combined effects of two or more independent variables on the dependent variable.
  b. the independent effect of each of the independent variables on the dependent variable.
  c. determining statistical significance.
  d. selecting a representative sample.

Question 2

The results of the regression analysis in Chapter Fifteen reveal that when the percentage of students taking the SAT test is controlled for,
 
  a. states that spend more per pupil have higher average SAT scores.
  b. states with the highest average teacher salary have higher average SAT scores.
  c. neither spending per pupil nor teacher salaries has a statistically significant impact on SAT scores.
  d. both spending per pupil and teacher salaries have a statistically significant impact on SAT scores.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C