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2.5.7 Hypothesis test using Pearson's coefficient (A-level only)

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Question 10

Clara is investigating whether there is a correlation between the age of a second-hand car and its market value.

a.

Suggest a suitable null and alternative hypothesis for a two-tail test.

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b.

Clara takes a sample of 18 cars and finds a product moment correlation coefficient of -0.45.

Carry out the hypothesis test at the 5% significance level.

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2.5.7 Hypothesis test using Pearson's coefficient (A-level only) Questions

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