Exhibit 14-6
You are given the following information about y and x. 
-Given below are seven observations collected in a regression study on two variables, x (independent variable) and y (dependent variable). Use Excel to develop a scatter diagram and to compute the least squares estimated regression equation and the coefficient of determination. 
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Q2: The time series pattern that reflects repeating
Q16: We are interested in testing whether
Q24: An intersection or junction point of a
Q39: Refer to Exhibit 17-2. The intercept, b<sub>0</sub>,
Q46: A line or arc connecting the nodes
Q48: The number of haircuts performed each day
Q75: Two individuals were asked to rank
Q81: A regression model in which more than
Q82: Five drivers were selected to test
Q109: Refer to Exhibit 11-4. The test statistic