In an Analysis of the Relationship Between the Average Weekly

question 5

Short Answer

In an analysis of the relationship between the average weekly temperature in a major city and the per person consumption of ice cream (pints), a least squares line is defined by the equation 5.72 + .004x. Predict the average amount of ice cream consumed when it is 50° outside.

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Definitions:

Physical Stimuli

External factors or conditions that can provoke a sensory or physiological response in an organism.

Mechanical

Pertaining to machines or the principles of mechanics; relating to the design, construction, and operation of machinery or mechanical structures.

Thermal

Relating to heat; involving the movement or transfer of heat.

Chemical Energy

Chemical Energy is the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction, resulting in the release or absorption of energy.