Chapter 2.3, Problem 5ES

To help consumers in purchasing a laptop computer, Consumer Reports calculates an overall test score for each computer tested based upon rating factors such as ergonomics, portability, performance, display, and battery life. Higher overall scores indicate better test results. The following data show the average retail price and the overall score for ten 13-inch models (Consumer Reports website, October 25, 2012). Brand & Model Price ($) Overall Score Samsung Ultrabook NP900X3C-A01US 1250 83 Apple MacBook Air MC965LL/A 1300 83 Apple MacBook Air MD231LL/A 1200 82 HP ENVY 13-2050nr Spectre XT 950 79 Sony VAIO SVS13112FXB 800 77 Acer Aspire S5-391-9880 Ultrabook 1200 74 Apple MacBook Pro MD101LL/A 1200 74 Apple MacBook Pro MD313LL/A 1000 73 Dell Inspiron I13Z-6591SLV 700 67 Samsung NP535U3C-A01US 600 63 a.  Select a scatter diagram with price as the independent variable.   b.  What does the scatter diagram developed in part (a) indicate about the relationship…

Answer questions 8.2.6, 8.2.7 and 8.2.9 respectively

To the Internal Revenue Service, the reasonableness of total itemized deductions depends on the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. Large deductions, which include charity and medical deductions, are more reasonable for taxpayers with large adjusted gross incomes. If a taxpayer claims larger than average itemized deductions for a given level of income, the chances of an IRS audit are increased. Data (in thousands of dollars) on adjusted gross income and the average or reasonable amount of itemized deductions follow. Adjusted Gross Income ($1000s) Reasonable Amount ofItemized Deductions ($1000s) 22   9.6   27   9.6   32   10.1   48   11.1   65   13.5   85   17.7   120   25.5 Compute b1 and b0 (to 4 decimals).b1  b0  Complete the estimated regression equation (to 2 decimals). =   +  x Predict a reasonable level of total itemized deductions for a taxpayer with an adjusted gross income of $52.5 thousand (to 2 decimals).  thousand dollarsWhat is the value, in dollars, of…