Technology-Based Advancements and Progress in the Applied Sciences That Help

question 14

Multiple Choice

Technology-based advancements and progress in the applied sciences that help achieve a practical purpose is part of a ftnn's

• A)social environment.
• B)political environment.
• C)economic environment.
• D)technological environment.

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Definitions:

Least-squares Regression Line

A straight line that best models the relationship between a dependent and independent variable by minimizing the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.

MPG

Miles Per Gallon, a measure of fuel efficiency used in the United States to indicate how many miles a vehicle can travel per gallon of fuel.

Linear Model

A mathematical model that assumes a linear relationship between the input variables (x) and a single output variable (y), where y can be calculated from a linear combination of the input variables.

Scatter Plot

A graphical representation that displays the relationship between two quantitative variables by using dots.