Two variables are defined, a regression equation is given, and one data point is given. Hgt = height in inches Age = age in years of a child Hgt^ = 24.1 + 2.75(Age) The data point is a child 12 years old who is 60 inches tall. (a) Find the predicted value for the data point and compute the residual. Enter the exact answers. Predicted value = inches Residual = inches
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Hgt = 24.1 + 2.7*(Age) Hgt = 24.1 + 2.7*(12) Hgt = 24.1 + 32.4 Hgt = 56.5 So, the predicted value for the data point is 56.5 inches. Show more…
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