Examine the following sample data for the variables y and x: a. Construct a scatter plot of
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a. Construct a scatter plot of these data. Describe the relationship between x and y.
b. Calculate the sum of squares error for the following equations: (1) = 0.8 + 1.60 x, (2) = 1 + 1.50 x , and (3) = 0.7 + 1.60 x.
c. Which of these equations provides the €œbest€ fit of these data? Describe the criterion you used to determine €œbest€ fit.
d. Determine the regression line that minimizes the sum of squares error.
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Business Statistics A Decision Making Approach
ISBN: 9780133021844
9th Edition
Authors: David F. Groebner, Patrick W. Shannon, Phillip C. Fry
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