A Scientist Is Studying the Relationship Between X = Inches

question 51

Essay

A scientist is studying the relationship between x = inches of annual rainfall and y = inches of shoreline erosion. One study reported the following data. Use the following MINITAB output to answer the questions below. What is the equation of the estimated regression line? = ______________
Interpret the estimated slope of the regression line.
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Is the simple linear regression model useful for predicting erosion from a given amount of rainfall?
What is the p-value?
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Conclude:
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A linear relationship ______________ exist between x and y.
The simple linear regression model ______________ useful for predicting erosion from a given amount of rainfall.
Identify the coefficient of determination.
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Interpret the coefficient of determination.
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