Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Section 14.3 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 724: 30a

Answer

Since the correlation between Height and Weight is greater than 0.7, there is reason to be concerned with multicollinearity.

Work Step by Step

In MINITAB, enter the Height values in C1, the Weight values in C2 and the Head Circumference values in C3. Select Stat -> Basic Statistics -> Correlation In variables enter C1 C2 C3. You may deselect "Display p-values" Click OK. Since the correlation between Height and Weight is greater than 0.7, there is evidence that multicollinearity exists.
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