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T ~ (Round to three decimal places as needed:). d. Yes, there is a negative correlation. B. (b) The intercept is 4.62 mpg. Redraw the scatter diagram with Car 13 included. Dodge Caravan 18 4,210 Nissan Xterra 16 4,315 The correlation is either weak or 0. b. One final note. The explanatory variable is the weight and the response variable is the miles per gallon. c) The preconceived notions of the forecaster. I just realized that the data I used for fuel efficiency includes some sport cars. So he is confused about the meaning of a perfectly negative correlation. Look at the following cross table of two ordinal variables. Redraw the scatter diagram with Car 13 included. What cautions should be made before using this regression model to make that prediction? The answer to that question was.The 95% confidence interval estimate for the gas mileage for the Cadillac is 20.68 to 23.56 mpg. A strong negative correlation coefficient indicates: a. two variables are not related. c. Adding the multiplication. (a) Determine which variable is the likely explanatory variable and which is the likely response variable. a. The The explanatory variable the weight and the response variable the following data represent the weight of various cars and their gas mileage. The combined weight of his family is 570 lbs. What is meant by the statement that correlation does not imply causality? Each dot here represents one car, that is placed on the horizontal axis according to its weight, and on the vertical axis according to the number of mpg. You'll get a detailed solution from a subject matter expert that helps you learn core concepts. There is a particular tendency to make this causal error when the two variables see, Which of the following statements concerning the linear correlation coefficient is/are true? In the scatter plot, the data points are plotted on a graph in a plane. 6.4. Correlation means Causation. 0000374718 00000 n
The amount of CO2 a car emits is directly related to the amount of fuel it consumes. If so, can we predict the mileage rating of a car given its weight? (Antique cars are not included. Infinity FX 16 4,295 Toyota Sienna 19 4,120 So the question boils down to which engine has more friction per cycle, and which car has more weight to carry around. Why do big cars get bad mileage? xXM7%6.KR\!0"]`XyvH)RW~HAL{Csy_
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b. For every pound added to the weight of the car, gas mileage in the city will decrease by mile(s) per gallon, on average. "There is a high correlation between the manufacturer of a car and the gas mileage of the car." B. B) It is impossible to get a correlation greater than 1. The answer to that question wasThe 95% confidence interval estimate for the gas mileage for the Cadillac is 20.68 to 23.56 mpg. Illustrate with an example of the relationship. Kia Rio 25 2,295. Bigger isn't always better, I guess. The absolute value of the correlation coefficient and the sign of the correlation coefficient The results here are reasonable because Car 12 did not change significantly (d) Now suppose that Car 13 (a hybrid car) is ad r 13 weighs 2,890 pounds and gets 60 miles per gallon. Using the following information: What is the correlation coefficient? b. ", Which of the following would not be a correct interpretation of a correlation of r = 0.35 a) There exists a weak relationship between variables. How would you interpret the findings of a correlation study that reported a linear correlation coefficient of +0.3? Suppose that we add Car 12 to the original data. 0000367865 00000 n
Car 13 weighs 2,890 pounds and get: draw the scatter diagram with Car 13 included. A) The x-variable explains 50% of the variability in the y-variable. 0000002939 00000 n
If which of the following statements is correct if (Do not calculate a t-value: Hint - use the Critical Values of the PPMC - table, The following statements are about a standard deviation of residuals. The sample correlation c. Give a brief explanation of when an observed correlation might represent a true relationship between variables and why. Which of the following statements is correct? Jaguar XJ8 18 3,805 VolvoC70 20 3,690 0000087040 00000 n
WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. You may order presentation ready copies to distribute to your colleagues, customers, or clients, by visiting https://www.parsintl.com/publication/autoblog/, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway quietly made a $8.2 billion EV-related acquisition, Genesis recalls over 65,000 cars for potential exploding seat belt pretensioners, Tesla Cybertruck's adjustable suspension is like a Skyjack, Nissan recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport models, Toyota RAV4 and Camry redesigns reportedly debuting in 2024, Home Depot is having a generator sale that could save you over $500. Causation is only one explanation of an observed association. Complete parts (a) through (f) below. (d) Now suppose that Car 13 (a hybrid car) is added to the original data (remove Car 12). a. Japanese cars tend to be lighter in weight than other cars. Which one could be true? You must have JavaScript enabled to experience the new Autoblog. What is the best description of the relationship between vehicle weight and gas mileage, based on the scatterplot? I made the off-hand comment that it wouldn't be fun to fill that sucker up. Correlation only implies association not causation. -0.433 b. (d) The correlation is significant. The following statements are either misleading or contain one or more errors relating to correlation. HW-GWUY-`d5|d]=sG fq*/~/}Iof{4n3o9cZ2^ZZoy/sT'lXk;|j}{.8
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{l[pT4lD&|l ./{Nq@_P a> =V} An engineer wanted to determine how the weight of a car affects gas mileage. Be specific and provide examples. Which of the following can cause the usual OLS t statistics to be invalid (that is, not to have t distributions under H_0)? B. = .05. Suppose that you are given the following results. The correlation between a car's engine size and its fuel economy (in mpg) is r = -0.8476. df SS MS F Significance F Beginning in 2007, data are for passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles with a wheelbase equal to or less. Determine the coefficient of determination. Choose the correct graph below. Thanks for subscribing. Chi-square analysis will tell us whether two qualitative variables are correlated. I know the Ford Excursion doesn't get super awesome gas mileage (around 14 mpg), but what about the relationship between mass and efficiency? Click the icon to view the critical values table. Chevy Silver1500 14 4,935 Mitsubishi Galant 20 3,285 c. The error term does not have the normal distribution. News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box. Why are the results here reasonable? d. The error terms are independent. 0000382826 00000 n
Suppose that we add Car 12 to the original data. Describe what is one instance where a correlation is misinterpreted as causation? The correlation coefficient and the slope of the regression line may have opposite signs. The value of r is negative. b. What is meant by the statement that correlation does not imply causality? (e) Did the sample support your hypothesis about the sign of the slope? "We found a high correlation (r = 1.09) between the horsepower of a car and the gas mileage of the car." C. "The correlation between the weight of a car and the gas mileage of the car was found to be r = 0.53 miles per gallon." A recent study found that for every 100-kg reduction, the combined city/highway fuel consumption could decrease by about 0.4 L/100 km for cars and about 0.5 L/100 km for light trucks (MIT 2008). Car 12 weighs 3,305 pounds and gets 19 miles per gallon. sx = 1.355, sy = 15.300, b = -9.780 a. Identify any statistical errors. Last Updated: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:06:00 EDT, Over the last few decades, the average weight of a vehicle sold in the U.S. climbed steadily after surviving the oil embargoes of the 1970s. Click here to view the table of critical values of the correlation coefficient. The corresponding fuel cost savings are The short answer: yes. Yes, because the absolute value of the correlation coefficient is greater than the critical value for a sample size of n = 10. A. A. 12.36 (a) Does the 95 percent confidence interval for the slope include zero? Which of the following statements is correct? Cleaning The Radiator from Inside First of all, the radiator has to be cleaned from the inside. What does the y-intercept mean? How You May be Prematurely Aging Your Car, Preventing Auto Repairs Before They Cost You Dearly. All rights reserved. The following data represent the weights of various cars and their gas mileages. An engineer wanted to determine how the weight of a car affects gas mileage. a. strong linear correlation b. weak linear correlation c. no linear correlation d. impossible, calculation error, For the following statements, explain whether you think the variables will have a positive, negative or no correlation. C. Describe the error in the conclusion. a. How You Drive Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) can lower your gas mileage by roughly 15% to 30% at highway speeds and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic. Find the correlation coefficient of the data. (a) Determine which variable is the likely explanatory variable and which is the likely response variable. The accompanying data represent the weights of various domestic cars and their miles per gallon in the city for the most recent model year. There is a strong linear relationship between the two variables. Cadillac Seville 18 4,050 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 17 4,195 Answer (1 of 10): CC is abbr. At Last, the Milky Way Gets a Better Close Up. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Our experts can answer your tough homework and study questions. However, it doesn't have mass data. 0000220226 00000 n
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An engineer wanted to determine how the weight of a car affects gas mileage. Correlation means Causation. DATA SET G Mileage and Vehicle weight MPG Vehicle City MPG Weight Vehicle City MPG Weight Acura CL 20 3,450 Land Rover 17 3,640 Acura TSX 23 3,320 Lexus IS 300 18 3,390 BMW 3 Series 19 3,390 Lincoln Aviator 13 5,000 Buick Century 20 3,350 Mazda MPV 18 3,925 Buick Rendezvous 18 4,230 Mazda 6 19 3,355 The probability that the null hypothesis is true is less than 1 percent. 17.5. a. e)Suppose an editor for the publication wishes to predict the highway mileage of vehicles with a curb weight of 6,000 pounds. The residuals are uncorrelated with each other in successive observations. Really, this is too much data but I can't help myself. For instance, a diesel car emitting 95g CO2 per kilometre consumes around 3.7 litres of fuel per 100km, while a petrol car consumes around 4 litres/100km for the same CO2 emissions. 0000090312 00000 n
a. Discuss why the intervals are different widths even though the same confidence level is used. - The regression line minimizes the sum of the squared errors. Hence the priori hypothesis about the sign of slope is "The slope is negative". c. The range of values for a correlation is from 0 to 1. d. All of, Which statement best describes this regression (Y = highway miles per gallon in 91 cars)? c. The correlation is negative. a. Complete parts (a) through (d) below. DATA SET G Mileage and Vehicle weight MPG, Vehicle City MPG Weight Vehicle City MPG Weight, Acura CL 20 3,450 Land Rover 17 3,640 the is little difference between Japanese cars and cars made in other countries. The correlation between mileage and speed is r = 0. If an aluminum radiator is damaged or is experiencing problems, it can easily be fixed up by the owner. Are there ever any circumstances when a correlation can be interpreted as evidence for a causal connection between two variables? did not change. ), Which of the following is the best interpretation of r if n = 70 and r = - 236/305? A luxury saloon will always have a frontal area larger than a supermini. 0.9184 b. Click the icon t0 view the critical values table Transcribed image text: An engineer wanted to determine how the weight of a car affects gas mileage. 0000370206 00000 n
The absolute value of the correlation coefficient and the sign of the correlation coefficient The results here are reasonable because Car 12 data (remove Car 12). Statistically, explain what is wrong with this researcher's analysis. Car Miles per Gallon Car 1 19 Car 2 17 Car 3 21 Car 4 22 Car 5 27 Weight (lbs) 3,765 3,944 3,590 3,175 2,580 3,730 2,605 3,772 3,310 2,991 2,752 Car 6 18 Car 7 26 Car 8 17 Car 9 20 Car 10 25 Car 11 26
Buick Century 20 3,350 Mazda MPV 18 3,925 My first guess was that with a larger mass, you have to use more energy to get the vehicle up to speed. Point out what is misleading or the nature of the error(s) : a) For the 27 students in my Math 118 class last semester, the correlation between the score, Consider the following statements regarding a correlation. miles per gallon, Complete parts (a) through (d). The error terms have constant variance. [R138'4uQr#?v*6a We reviewed their content and use your feedback to keep the quality high. Sometimes I do that - but hopefully I was correct. a. (a) Draw the scatter diagram with Car 12 included. 0000089165 00000 n
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Explain in each case what is wrong. Chevy TrailBlazer 15 4,660 Nissan 350Z 20 3,345 WIRED may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. than 121 inches. A correlation of +.80 is just as strong as a correlation of -.80. b. 0000362081 00000 n
The EPA city test includes idling, but more idling will lower MPG. This content was COPIED from BrainMass.com - View the original, and get the already-completed solution here! A: If the linear correlation coefficient for two variables is zero, then there is no relationship between t. How may correlation analysis be misused to explain a cause-and-effect relationship? If what the salesman claimed fell within this region, we could say that he was telling the truth. Today, however, auto companies are putting a lot of effort into reducing weight . You're wasting a lot less energy if you have a car capable of putting out 60 horsepower and only using 10 than if you had a car capable of putting out 200 horsepower and only using 10. a. endstream
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