Use a Graphing Calculator to Plot the Data and Find

question 115

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to plot the data and find the quadratic function of best fit.
-The number of housing starts in one beachside community remained fairly level until 1992 and then began to increase. The following data shows the number of housing starts since 1992 (x = 1) . Use a graphing calculator to
Plot a scatter diagram. What is the quadratic function of best fit? $\begin{array}{l|l}\text { Year, } \mathrm{x} & \text { Housing Starts, H } \\\hline 1 & 200 \\2 & 210 \\3 & 230 \\4 & 240 \\5 & 250 \\6 & 230 \\7 & 215 \\8 & 208\end{array}$

• A) \(\mathrm { H } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 3.268 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } - 30.494 \mathrm { x } + 168.982\)
• B) \(\mathrm { H } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 3.268 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 30.494 \mathrm { x } - 168.982\)
• C) \(\mathrm { H } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 3.268 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 30.494 \mathrm { x } + 168.982\)
• D) \(\mathrm { H } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 3.268 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 30.494 \mathrm { x } + 168.982\)

Comprehend the role of ethology in understanding behavioral adaptations.

Understand the relationship between fear, affiliation, and birth order.

Grasp the importance of social learning in behavior modification and development.

Acknowledge the physiological and psychological factors influencing motives.

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