Consider the Following Data for Two Variables X and Y $\alpha$

question 48

Essay

Consider the following data for two variables x and y.
a.An estimated regression equation of the form was developed for the above data and the results are shown below. Comment on the adequacy of this equation for predicting y. Let $\alpha$ = .05.
b.A regression equation of the form was developed for the above data and results are shown below. Comment on the adequacy of this equation for predicting y. Let
$\alpha$ = .05.
c.Predict the value of y when x = 5.

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