In a Study of Feeding Behavior, Zoologists Recorded the Number

question 98

Essay

In a study of feeding behavior, zoologists recorded the number of grunts of a warthog
feeding by a lake in the 15 minute period following the addition of food. The data showing
the number of grunts and the age of the warthog (in days) are listed below:

$\begin{array}{cc}\hline \text { Number of Grunts } & \text { Age (days) } \\\hline 102 & 130 \\80 & 146 \\51 & 160 \\56 & 165 \\75 & 172 \\52 & 179 \\74 & 188 \\29 & 194 \\34 & 200 \\\hline\end{array}$

a. Find $S S E , s ^ { 2 }$ , and $s$ .
b. Interpret the value of $s$ .

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

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