The data in the following table were obtained during a gas chromatographic determination of Δ9-THC in blood. [Δ9-THC] (ng/mL) Peak Area x 103 0.0 2 2.0 150 4.0 294 6.0 434 8.0 570 10.0 704     Assuming a linear relationship, find the least squares estimates of the slope and intercept. A gas chromatogram from the analysis of a blood sample from a DUI suspect gave a peak area of 350. Find the Δ9-THC concentration in the suspect’s blood using the calibration data provided.

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  1. The data in the following table were obtained during a gas chromatographic determination of Δ9-THC in blood.

9-THC]

(ng/mL)

Peak Area x 103

0.0

2

2.0

150

4.0

294

6.0

434

8.0

570

10.0

704

 

 

  1. Assuming a linear relationship, find the least squares estimates of the slope and intercept.
  2. A gas chromatogram from the analysis of a blood sample from a DUI suspect gave a peak area of 350. Find the Δ9-THC concentration in the suspect’s blood using the calibration data provided.
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