Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Section 14.3 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 725: 31a

Answer

There is a reason to be concerned with multicollinearity.

Work Step by Step

In MINITAB, enter the Engine Size values in C1, the Curb Weight values in C2, the Horsepower values in C3 and the Miles per Gallon values in C4. Select Stat -> Basic Statistics -> Correlation In variables enter C1 C2 C3 C4. You may deselect "Display p-values" Click OK. Since two correlations between the explanatory variables are greater than 0.7, there is evidence that multicollinearity exists.
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