Suppose that a researcher wants to predict the weight of female college athletes

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Suppose that a researcher wants to predict the weight of female college athletes based on their height and percent body fat. If a sample is taken and the following regression table is produced, interpret the slope of the percent body fat variable 1) When percent body fat increases by 1 percent, weight increases by 0.492 pounds, holding all other variables constant. 2) When percent body fat increases by 1 percent, weight decreases by 0.492 pounds, holding all other variables constant. 3) We do not have enough information to say. 4) When percent body fat decreases by 1 percent, weight increases by 0.492 pounds, holding all other variables constant. 5) When percent body fat increases by 0.492 percent, weight increases by 1 pound, holding all other variables constant.

Explanation / Answer

option 1 is correct ; as from above given data coefficent for body fat is 0.492; which signifies that for every 1% increase in body fat; weight increaes by 0.492 pounds

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