Develop a Linear Trend Equation for the Data on Bread

question 83

Essay

Develop a linear trend equation for the data on bread deliveries shown below. Forecast deliveries for period 11 through 14. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Period } & \text { Deliveries (dozens) } \\\hline 1 & 648 \\2 & 590 \\3 & 631 \\4 & 769 \\5 & 745 \\6 & 856 \\7 & 760 \\8 & 962 \\9 & 990 \\10 & 1100\end{array}$$

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The use of language to express closeness and reduce the psychological distance between individuals.

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