Consider the Following Sample Data: A

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Essay

Consider the following sample data: a.Construct a scatterplot and verify that estimating a simple linear regression is appropriate.
b.Calculate b₀ and b₁.What is the sample regression equation? Predict y if x equals 15.
c.Interpret the value of the slope coefficient,b₁.
d.Calculate and s_e.
e.Calculate R².

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