a. In the following data, W represents the weight of a fish (bass) and l represents its

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a. In the following data, W represents the weight of a fish (bass) and l represents its length. Fit the model W = kl3 to the data using the least-squares criterion.

Length, I (in.) Weight, W (oz) 14.5 12.5 17.25 14.5 12.625 17.75 14.125 12.625 27 17 41 26 17 49 23 16

b. In the following data, g represents the girth of a sh. Fit the model W = klg2 to the data using the least-squares criterion.

Length, I (in.) Girth, g (in.) Weight, W (oz) 14.5 12.5 17.25 14.5 12.625 17.75 14.125 12.625 9.75 8.375 11.0

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A First Course In Mathematical Modeling

ISBN: 9781285050904

5th Edition

Authors: Frank R. Giordano, William P. Fox, Steven B. Horton

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