Education research consistently shows that students from wealthier families tend to have higher SAT scores. The slope of the line that predicts SAT score from family income is 6.25 points per $1000, and the correlation between the variables is 0.48. Then the slope of the line that predicts family income from SAT score (in $1000 per point)…
A) is 0.037
B) is 3.00
C) is 0.16
D) is 6.25
E) is 13.02

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The slope of the line that predicts family income from SAT score can be found using the formula for converting the slope of the regression line (slope = correlation * (standard deviation of Y / standard deviation of X)). Given that we are reversing the roles of X and Y, the new slope is the reciprocal of the original slope multiplied by the correlation coefficient. Thus, $ \frac{1}{6.25} * 0.48 = 0.0768 $, which rounds to 0.08, not directly matching any of the options provided. However, the closest and most plausible option based on the given choices and typical rounding for this context is 0.037, acknowledging a potential misunderstanding or simplification in the calculation explanation.

Education Research Consistently Shows That Students from Wealthier Families Tend