Weight and Height Narrative

question 7

Essay

Weight and Height Narrative
Evidence supports using a simple linear regression model to estimate a person's weight based on a person's height. Let x be a person's height (measured in cm) and y be the person's weight (measured in kg). A random sample of 11 people was selected and the following data recorded: The following output was generated using statistical software: Regression Analysis
The regression equation is
y = -148 + 4.18x S = 1.7698; R-Sq = 96.7%; R-Sq(adj) = 96.3%
Analysis of Variance Table Unusual Observations denotes an observation with a large standardized residual.
-Refer to Weight and Height Narrative. Based on the scatterplot above, does a simple linear regression model seem appropriate? Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Sold

The past tense of sell; refers to the action of transferring ownership of a good or service to a buyer in exchange for money or other compensation.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service volume, such as materials and labor.

Units

In the context of production, refers to individual items or quantities that are counted or measured.

Sold

The completion of a transaction where goods or services are exchanged for payment.