Carrying Out a Test for the Slope of a Regression Model

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

The same regression output is shown with slope estimate 2.4 and SE = 0.5.

Regression Output Predictor Coef SE t x 2.4 0.5 4.80 n = 20

What is the t-statistic for testing H0: beta = 0?

  • A

    4.80

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  • B

    12.50

  • C

    2.40

  • D

    0.50

Explanation

t = (b - 0)/SE(b) = 2.4/0.5 = 4.80, as shown.

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