If the t ratio for the slope of a simple linear regression equation is equal to 1.614 and the critical values of the t distribution at the 1% and 5% levels of significance, respectively, are 3.499 and 2.365, then the slope is   not significantly different from zero.   significantly different from zero at both the 1% and the 5% levels.   significantly different from zero at the 1% level but not at the 5% level.   significantly different from zero at the 5% level but not at the 1% level.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
14th Edition
ISBN:9780190931919
Author:NEWNAN
Publisher:NEWNAN
Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1QTC
icon
Related questions
Question

If the t ratio for the slope of a simple linear regression equation is equal to 1.614 and the critical values of the t

distribution at the 1% and 5% levels of significance, respectively, are 3.499 and 2.365, then the slope is

 

not significantly different from zero.

 

significantly different from zero at both the 1% and the 5% levels.

 

significantly different from zero at the 1% level but not at the 5% level.

 

significantly different from zero at the 5% level but not at the 1% level.

 

please show how you come up with the answer , do not just guess !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Learner's Curve
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Economics
ISBN:
9780190931919
Author:
NEWNAN
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134078779
Author:
Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher:
PEARSON
Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:
9780134870069
Author:
William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher:
PEARSON
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:
9781305585126
Author:
N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach
Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach
Economics
ISBN:
9781337106665
Author:
Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Managerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-…
Managerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-…
Economics
ISBN:
9781259290619
Author:
Michael Baye, Jeff Prince
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education