A Particular Baseball Player Gets, on Average, Three Hits for Every

question 34

Multiple Choice

A particular baseball player gets, on average, three hits for every ten times he comes to bat. In a typical game, he comes to bat five times. Use the random numbers table below to simulate his hitting in ten games. Let an entry in the table correspond to one time at bat, 0-2 corresponds to getting a hit, and 3-9 corresponds to not getting a hit. The highlighted numbers were selected at random, and a different one should be used to start i the player's simulated games. That is, use a highlighted number and the four numbers bel represent his batting in one game.
In how many of the ten simulated games did he get no hits?

• A) 1
• B) 0
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Linear Regression

A statistical technique employed to analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

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The value estimated using a model or equation based on independent variables, in the context of regression analysis.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.