Suppose That the Following Table Shows the Number of Millions

question 58

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the following table shows the number of millions of people in the United States who lived below the poverty level for selected years. Find a cubic model that approximately fits the data, using x as the number of years after 1960. Round numerical values in your answer to four decimal places. Depending on the technology you use, your answer may be slightly different than the correct answer shown. ​

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Definitions:

Counterculturalists

Individuals or groups that oppose and seek alternatives to mainstream cultural norms, values, and practices.

Juvenile Delinquent

A young individual, typically under the legal age of majority, who has committed an act considered as a crime if it were done by an adult.

Differential Association Theory

A criminological theory suggesting that individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

Deviant Associations

Connections or affiliations with groups or individuals that engage in behavior considered deviant by societal standards.