Consider the Following Data Values of Variables X and Y

question 295

Essay

Consider the following data values of variables x and y. $$\begin{array} { | l | l c c c c c | } \hline \boldsymbol { x } & 2 & 4 & 6 & \text { g } & 10 & 13 \\\hline \boldsymbol { y } & 7 & 11 & 17 & 21 & 27 & 36 \\\hline\end{array}$$
a.Determine the least squares regression line.
b.Find the predicted value of y for x = 9.
c.What does the value of the slope of the regression line tell you?

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