Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
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Author: Douglas Lind; William Marchal; Samuel Wathen
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 14, Problem 1C
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Find a multiple regression equation to describe the relationship between the cost of delivery and the other variables.
Also explain whether the given three variables explain a reasonable amount of the variation in the dependent variable.
Predict the delivery cost for a kit that takes 10 minutes for preparation, takes 30 minutes to deliver and must cover a distance of 14 miles.
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