Exhibit 14.13 The Following Questions Use the Information Below

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Short Answer

Exhibit 14.13
The following questions use the information below.
A student wants to buy a new car. She has three cars to choose from, A, B and C. The cars differ with respect to price, performance and looks. The student has developed the following AHP tables for price and summary. The other tables are not shown due to space limitations.
-Refer to Exhibit 14.13. Which car should the student choose based on the Summary worksheet?

Calculate and interpret the coefficient of determination (R^2).

Understand the concept of least squares in the context of linear regression.

Apply regression analysis to predict outcomes in real-world contexts.

Analyze the relationship between two variables using graphical methods.

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