Applicants for a particular job,which involves extensive travel in Spanish-speaking countries,must take a proficiency test in Spanish.The sample data were obtained in a study of the relationship between the numbers of years applicants have studied Spanish and their score on the test. Dependent variable is: Score
R-squared = 83.0%
Residual Standard Deviation = 5.65138 with df = 8
Sx = 1.1667
A)1.850
B)1.167
C)1.744
D)5.651
E)1.978

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The standard error of the slope (Sx) is given as 1.1667, and the residual standard deviation is 5.65138. The correct choice is the one that matches the calculation for the standard error of the estimate, which is closest to the given residual standard deviation.

Applicants for a Particular Job,which Involves Extensive Travel in Spanish-Speaking