An Ardent Fan of Television Game Shows Has Observed That

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Essay

An ardent fan of television game shows has observed that, in general, the more educated the contestant, the less money he or she wins. To test her belief, she gathers data about the last eight winners of her favourite game show. She records their winnings in dollars and their years of education. The results are as follows. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Contestant } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Years of } \\\text { education }\end{array} & \text { Winnings } \\\hline 1 & 11 & 750 \\\hline 2 & 15 & 400 \\\hline 3 & 12 & 600 \\\hline 4 & 16 & 350 \\\hline 5 & 11 & 800 \\\hline 6 & 16 & 300 \\\hline 7 & 13 & 650 \\\hline 8 & 14 & 400 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Use the predicted and actual values of y to calculate the residuals.

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Definitions:

Twentieth Century

The period extending from January 1, 1901, to December 31, 2000, marked by significant advancements in technology, science, politics, and social movements.

Social Movement

A collective effort by a large group of people who are organized to promote or resist change in society.

Global Call

A communication or action that appeals to or involves participants from all around the world, often in the context of global issues, campaigns, or movements.

Poverty

Poverty is a socioeconomic condition characterized by the lack of sufficient financial resources or means to meet basic living needs, such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare.