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Chapter 3: Q T3.8. (page 216)

There is a linear relationship between the number of chirps made by the striped ground cricket and the air temperature. A least-squares fit of some data collected by a biologist gives the model y^=25.2+3.3x , where x is the number of chirps per minute and y^ is the estimated temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. What is the predicted increase in temperature for an increase of = chirps per minute?

a. 3.3掳F

b. 16.5掳F

c. 25.2掳F

d. 28.5掳F

e. 41.7掳F

Short Answer

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The correct option is (b)16.5掳F

Step by step solution

01

Given information

The regression equation for least-squares

y铃�=25.2+3.3x

02

Concept

The least-squares regression line reduces the sum of squares of vertical distances between the observed points and the line to zero.

03

Explanation

replacingxbyx+5y铃�=25.2+3.3(x+5)=(25.2+3.3x)+16.5

It is observed that if x is increased by 5 then the expected value y increases by 16.5F

Hence, the correct option is (b)

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