You want to predict your score on the statistics final exam using your grade point average for the semester.Which statistical technique is best for this type of analysis?
A) bar graph
B) correlation
C) simple linear regression
D) standardized z scores

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simple linear regression is the best choice for predicting one variable (statistics final exam score) based on another variable (grade point average). A correlation would simply show the relationship between the two variables, but would not give a predicted score. A bar graph is not appropriate for this type of analysis, and standardized z-scores would not be necessary for predicting one variable based on another.

You Want to Predict Your Score on the Statistics Final