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The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Ice Breaking Technique on the Learning Motivation of Class VIII Students at One Roof Middle School Negeri 5 Pangururan in Christian Religious Education and Character Education Subjects for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design type in the form of a One Shot Case Study. The population is all 102 class VIII students at One Roof 5 Public Middle School in Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 41 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 28 items, namely 12 items for variable Negeri 5 Pangururan Subjects of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for the 2023/2024 Academic Year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test, obtained a value of rxy = 0.456> rtable(α=0.05,n=41)=0.308. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of tcount= 3.200> ttable (α =0.05, dk=n-2=39)= 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 20.8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount> Ftable=( α =0.05, dk numerator k=15, dk denominator=n-2=41-2=39) namely 10.24>1.92. Thus Ha accepted and H0 rejected.

This study aims to determine how much influence the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model has on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year, with the research hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The method used is an inferehential quantitative method with a population of all class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency totaling 151 people with a sample of 60 people. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 40 students outside the research sample using 30 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to the value of rcount> table = 0.364-0.689> 0.312 and the reliability of the questionnaire test which was at a value of 0.866. has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency Learning Year 2023/2024 with a coefficient of determination of 28.52% and a significant test of influence obtained Fcount>Ftabel of 24.649>4.00, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This study suggests that in order for the Learning Creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti Class XI Students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency in a good class, the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model by PAK teachers is implemented properly.

The purpose of this research is to find out the meaning of Job's piety amidst suffering in the context of Job 2:1-13 and to reflect on Job's piety amidst the suffering of Christians today. The research method used in this research explores the themes of piety and perseverance in the context of Job 2:1-13 through an exegetical study approach. Job, a figure in the Bible who experienced severe suffering and trials, is the center of attention in this writing. This study considers the picture of Job's piety, despite facing extraordinary trials, still persevering in piety and maintaining his faith. From the context of the book of Job and his life experiences, a picture of the meaning of a believer being able to face suffering is drawn. This suffering is an inseparable part of the reality of human life. More than that, the suffering experienced by believers can be considered a gift from Allah which aims to bring their personal relationship with Him closer. The main key in facing suffering is to carry it out with strong piety, because this strengthens the human bond with Allah. Even though Job experienced tremendous suffering, Job never turned his back on God; on the contrary, Job remained faithful to Him. Job's story should be an example for believers today, remembering that in every hardship, struggle and suffering, steadfast faith and piety should encourage Christians to continue to draw closer to God.

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between teacher social competence and the learning motivation of class VIII Christian Religious Education students at SMP Satu Roof Negeri 5 Pangururan. The method used in this research is a descriptive quantitative research method. The population is all 102 students of VIII SMP Satu Atap Negri 5 Pangururan for the 2022/2023 academic year and a sample of 35 people was determined using a random sampling technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 31 items, namely 20 items for variable data as follows: 1) test the positive relationship obtained by the value rxy = 0.574 > rtable(a=0.05,n=35) = 0.334, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) Test the relationship The significant value obtained is tcount= 4.026 > ttable(a=0.05, dk=n-2=33)=2.042, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. So Ha says there is a relationship between teacher social competence and learning motivation Class VIII Christian Religious Education students at One Roof Middle School 5 Pangururan were accepted and H0 which said there was no relationship was rejected.

The aim of this research is to find out the meaning of respect for ancestors contained in the mangongkal holi ritual of the Christian Batak community. The research method used is qualitative research with a socio-theological approach. The current understanding of the Christian Batak community regarding the mangongkal holi ritual is very different, especially after the arrival of Christianity to Batak land, some think that this ritual contains animism or something else and there are also those who think that this ritual is contrary to Christianity. This ritual cannot be said to be in conflict with Christianity, but on condition that in the ritual there is no hasipelebeguon or things related to ancestor worship because in essence, as a Christian Batak society, they must be able to balance ritual and religion. This research explains what the meaning and purpose of the mangongkal holi ritual is for the Batak people, how the ritual and things related to mangongkal holi are carried out and their relationship with Christianity, and this research also explains how ancestors are respected biblically and also in Toba Batak ways. The result of this research is to examine socio-theologically the mangongkal Holi ritual by taking the example of moving Joseph's bones, which is about how respect for ancestors is depicted.  

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Ice Breaking Technique on the Learning Motivation of Class VIII Students at One Roof Middle School Negeri 5 Pangururan in Christian Religious Education and Character Education Subjects for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design type in the form of a One Shot Case Study. The population is all 102 class VIII students at One Roof 5 Public Middle School in Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 41 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 28 items, namely 12 items for variable Negeri 5 Pangururan Subjects of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for the 2023/2024 Academic Year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test, obtained a value of rxy = 0.456> rtable(α=0.05,n=41)=0.308. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of tcount= 3.200> ttable (α =0.05, dk=n-2=39)= 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 20.8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount> Ftable=( α =0.05, dk numerator k=15, dk denominator=n-2=41-2=39) namely 10.24>1.92. Thus Ha accepted and H0 rejected.

This study aims to determine how much influence the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model has on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year, with the research hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The method used is an inferehential quantitative method with a population of all class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency totaling 151 people with a sample of 60 people. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 40 students outside the research sample using 30 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to the value of rcount> table = 0.364-0.689> 0.312 and the reliability of the questionnaire test which was at a value of 0.866. has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency Learning Year 2023/2024 with a coefficient of determination of 28.52% and a significant test of influence obtained Fcount>Ftabel of 24.649>4.00, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This study suggests that in order for the Learning Creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti Class XI Students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency in a good class, the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model by PAK teachers is implemented properly.

The purpose of this research is to find out the meaning of Job's piety amidst suffering in the context of Job 2:1-13 and to reflect on Job's piety amidst the suffering of Christians today. The research method used in this research explores the themes of piety and perseverance in the context of Job 2:1-13 through an exegetical study approach. Job, a figure in the Bible who experienced severe suffering and trials, is the center of attention in this writing. This study considers the picture of Job's piety, despite facing extraordinary trials, still persevering in piety and maintaining his faith. From the context of the book of Job and his life experiences, a picture of the meaning of a believer being able to face suffering is drawn. This suffering is an inseparable part of the reality of human life. More than that, the suffering experienced by believers can be considered a gift from Allah which aims to bring their personal relationship with Him closer. The main key in facing suffering is to carry it out with strong piety, because this strengthens the human bond with Allah. Even though Job experienced tremendous suffering, Job never turned his back on God; on the contrary, Job remained faithful to Him. Job's story should be an example for believers today, remembering that in every hardship, struggle and suffering, steadfast faith and piety should encourage Christians to continue to draw closer to God.

The research aims to determine the influence of the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year Quantitative and descriptive research methods. The population of all class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 60 people. This research is population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The value of rcount=0.583>rtable=0.254 shows that there is a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model and students' interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character. b) Regression equation. c) The determination test revealed that the magnitude of the effect was 33.99%. d) Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=29.896>Ftable=3.15 so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The research concluded that there was a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

The research aims to determine the influence of the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year Quantitative and descriptive research methods. The population of all class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 60 people. This research is population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The value of rcount=0.583>rtable=0.254 shows that there is a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model and students' interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character. b) Regression equation. c) The determination test revealed that the magnitude of the effect was 33.99%. d) Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=29.896>Ftable=3.15 so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The research concluded that there was a positive influence between the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model on interest in studying Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class IV students at SD Negeri 3 Pasar Pangururan for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of comprehensive learning strategies on the learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for Class VIII Students at SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive inferential statistics. The population is all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 104 people and a sample of 36 people was determined, namely 35% of the population. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 20 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of the complete learning strategy on the learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 Academic Year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) test the positive relationship to obtain a value rxy = 0.512 > rtable(=0.05,n=36) = 0.329, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable .05,dk=n-2=34)=2.042, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 26.2%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable, namely 9.50 > 1.51. Thus, Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of comprehensive learning strategies on the learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for Class VIII Students at SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 Academic Year. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive inferential statistics. The population is all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 104 people and a sample of 36 people was determined, namely 35% of the population. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 20 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of the complete learning strategy on the learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Muara for the 2022/2023 Academic Year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) test the positive relationship to obtain a value rxy = 0.512 > rtable(=0.05,n=36) = 0.329, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable .05,dk=n-2=34)=2.042, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 26.2%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable, namely 9.50 > 1.51. Thus, Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study is to determine the Effect of Inquiry Learning Strategies on the Learning Interests of PAK Students and Class IX Ethics of SMP N 2 Tarutung Learning Year 2022/2023. The research method used is quantitative method. The population is all grade IX students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung totaling 179 people and a sample of 32 people was determined using the Purposive Sample technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 48 items, namely 20 items for variable X and 28 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of inquiry learning strategies on learning interest in the subjects of Christian Religious Education and Ethics grade IX SMP N 2 Tarutung Learning Year 2022/2023: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.609 > rtable(=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 4.211 > ttable(=0.05,dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂="20.49"+1.11X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 37.1%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test obtained Fcalculate > Ftable=(=0.05,dk numerator k=14,dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) which is 17.69 > 2.01. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study is to determine the Effect of Inquiry Learning Strategies on the Learning Interests of PAK Students and Class IX Ethics of SMP N 2 Tarutung Learning Year 2022/2023. The research method used is quantitative method. The population is all grade IX students of SMP Negeri 2 Tarutung totaling 179 people and a sample of 32 people was determined using the Purposive Sample technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire of 48 items, namely 20 items for variable X and 28 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of inquiry learning strategies on learning interest in the subjects of Christian Religious Education and Ethics grade IX SMP N 2 Tarutung Learning Year 2022/2023: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy value = 0.609 > rtable(=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Significant relationship test obtained tcount value = 4.211 > ttable(=0.05,dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂="20.49"+1.11X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 37.1%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test obtained Fcalculate > Ftable=(=0.05,dk numerator k=14,dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) which is 17.69 > 2.01. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of teachers' interpersonal communication on students' interest in learning in the Christian Religious Education and Character Education subjects for class VIII, even semester of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon for the 2022/2023 academic year. The research method is quantitative with a descriptive inferential approach. The population is all students in class VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon for the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 190 people and a sample of 32 people was determined using the probability sampling method with simple random sampling type. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 32 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of teacher interpersonal communication on students' interest in learning in the subjects of Christian Religious Education and Character Education in class VIII, even semester of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon for the 2022/2023 academic year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) test The positive relationship obtained is rxy = 0.593 > rtable(a=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 4.037 > ttable(a=0.05,dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Test the effect: a) Test the regression equation, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="21","28"+0.58X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 35.2%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(a=0.05, dk numerator k=14, dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) namely 16.28 > 2.01. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

Fasting should not only be considered as a mere ritual act, but should have a concrete form that means carrying out an act of liberating justice. Fasting is voluntary abstinence from food in order to achieve a certain goal. or also add abstinence from eating and drinking. This research aims to find out the meaning of fasting according to Isaiah 58:1-12 and its implications in the lives of Christians today. The research method in this scientific work is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. From the results of the Exegetical study of Isaiah 58:1-12, increasing social awareness and giving more attention to others, especially to those who are less fortunate or in need. Through fasting, Christians can draw closer to God and experience closer bonds with others.

The purpose of this study is to determine how much influence the Reward And Punishment method has on the Learning Motivation of Christian Education for Class V Students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research method used is quantitative research method with inferential statistics. The population is all grade V students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, totaling 35 people. This study is a population study because the subjects are less than a hundred people so all of them are taken. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire of 40 items, namely 24 items for variable X and 16 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that: 1) test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained value rxy = 0.517 > rtable(=0.05; IK=95%; n=35) which is 0.334 (0.517 > 0.334). b) A significant relationship test obtained a calculated value of 3.47 > the ttable price for an error of 5% of the two-party test and dk = n-2 = 35-2 = 33, then obtained ttable = 2.021 (3.47 > 2.021). 2) influence test: a) regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂=41.81+0.20X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r²) = 26.7%. 3) test the hypothesis using the F test obtained Fcalculate = 11.58 and obtained Ftabel = (=0.05, dk numerator k k = 18, dk denominator = n-2=35-2=33) = 1.51 then Fcalculate > Ftable which is 11.58 > 1.51. So it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant influence of the Reward And Punishment Method on the Learning Motivation of Christian Education for Class V Students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Problem Based Learning Model on the Learning Motivation of Christian Religious Education in Class IX Students of SMP N 1 Salak, Pakpak Bharat Regency, Academic Year 2023-2024. The research method used is a quantitative research method and a pre-experimental design research type in the form of "One Shot Case Study". The population was all class IX students of SMP N 1 Salak, totaling 146 people and a sample of 32 people was determined using the Purposive Sample technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 17 items and 17 items of observation sheet for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of the Problem Based Learning Model on the Motivation to Learn Christian Religious Education in Class IX of SMP N 1 Salak, Pakpak Bharat Regency, Year Teachings 2023-2024: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.547 > rtable(a=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 3.576 > ttable(a=0.05, dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained the regression equation Y ̂=24.26+0.57X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 29.9%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(a=0.05, dk numerator k=14, dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) namely 12.78 > 2.01. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The purpose of this study is to determine how much influence the Reward And Punishment method has on the Learning Motivation of Christian Education for Class V Students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research method used is quantitative research method with inferential statistics. The population is all grade V students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency, totaling 35 people. This study is a population study because the subjects are less than a hundred people so all of them are taken. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire of 40 items, namely 24 items for variable X and 16 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that: 1) test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained value rxy = 0.517 > rtable(=0.05; IK=95%; n=35) which is 0.334 (0.517 > 0.334). b) A significant relationship test obtained a calculated value of 3.47 > the ttable price for an error of 5% of the two-party test and dk = n-2 = 35-2 = 33, then obtained ttable = 2.021 (3.47 > 2.021). 2) influence test: a) regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y ̂=41.81+0.20X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r²) = 26.7%. 3) test the hypothesis using the F test obtained Fcalculate = 11.58 and obtained Ftabel = (=0.05, dk numerator k k = 18, dk denominator = n-2=35-2=33) = 1.51 then Fcalculate > Ftable which is 11.58 > 1.51. So it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant influence of the Reward And Punishment Method on the Learning Motivation of Christian Education for Class V Students of SD Negeri 29 Pardomuan I, Pangururan District, Samosir Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Problem Based Learning Model on the Learning Motivation of Christian Religious Education in Class IX Students of SMP N 1 Salak, Pakpak Bharat Regency, Academic Year 2023-2024. The research method used is a quantitative research method and a pre-experimental design research type in the form of "One Shot Case Study". The population was all class IX students of SMP N 1 Salak, totaling 146 people and a sample of 32 people was determined using the Purposive Sample technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 17 items and 17 items of observation sheet for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence of the Problem Based Learning Model on the Motivation to Learn Christian Religious Education in Class IX of SMP N 1 Salak, Pakpak Bharat Regency, Year Teachings 2023-2024: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.547 > rtable(a=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 3.576 > ttable(a=0.05, dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained the regression equation Y ̂=24.26+0.57X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 29.9%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(a=0.05, dk numerator k=14, dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) namely 12.78 > 2.01. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.