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Hypothesis Testing for Zero Correlation

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Question 26

The age and the market value of 12 second-hand cars are recorded.

a.

Suggest a null and alternative hypothesis for a two tailed test to investigate whether there is a correlation between the age of a car and its market value.

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b.

The product moment correlation coefficient is calculated to be r=−0.68r = -0.68r=−0.68.

Test your hypotheses at the 1% significance level.

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Hypothesis Testing for Zero Correlation Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Hypothesis Testing for Zero Correlation with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 52 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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