Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781305115347
Author: Roxy Peck; Chris Olsen; Jay L. Devore
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 5, Problem 74E
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To determine
Find the value of
Fit a regression line of the form
Describe the significance of the positive slope.
c.
To determine
Predict the proportion of failure of a fabric, for a load of 60 lb/sq in.
d.
To determine
Estimate the maximum safe load to have a less than 5% chance of failing or wardrobe malfunction.
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The table below indicates the number of years of experience of a sample of employees who work on a particular production line and the corresponding number of units of a good that each employee produced last month.
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Number of Goods (y)
11
63
5
57
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Do NOT change the units for the variables.
X
y
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xy
Ex=
Ey=
EX2
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Q.1.2 Estimate the number of units of the good that would have been produced last month by an employee with 8 years of experience.
Q.1.3 Using your calculator, determine the coefficient of correlation for the data set.
Interpret your answer.
Q.1.4 Compute the coefficient of determination for the data set.
Interpret your answer.
Q.3.2 A sample of consumers was asked to name their favourite fruit. The results regarding the popularity of the different fruits are given in the following table.
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Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
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