Solve the Problem Using the Line of Best Fit (With Slope Correct to Time

question 152

Short Answer

Solve the problem.
-The following data represents the Olympic winning time in Women's 100 m Freestyle. $$\begin{array} { c | c c c c c c c } \text { year } & 1972 & 1976 & 1980 & 1984 & 1988 & 1992 & 1996 \\\hline \text { time } & 58.59 & 55.65 & 54.79 & 55.92 & 54.93 & 54.65 & 54.50\end{array}$$ Using the line of best fit (with slope correct to 5 decimal places) for the data set, predict the Olympic winning time in
2000.

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Definitions:

Metronome

A mechanical or electronic device used to keep a steady tempo by producing a regulated sound, aiding musicians in maintaining a consistent pace in their performance.

Unconditioned Reflexes

Automatic or natural responses to a stimulus that occur without prior learning or conditioning.

CS

Conditioned Stimulus; A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus; in classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.