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Two regression lines 2014-06-14
From catherine:
Given a set of data values ,we can get two regression lines .Explain.
Answered by Robert Dawson and Penny Nom.
An exponential equation 2010-10-19
From Sandi:

Question from sandi, a student:

I have several questions similar to this one and was wondering if you could walk me through this one. I'm totally lost on how to do it.
Paramecia reproduce by splitting in two. In a laboratory flask, a colony of paramecia had an initial population of 500. Each day, the population of the paramecia was counted. The results are as listed.
Time (in days)------Population
0-----------------------500
1-----------------------600
2-----------------------720
3-----------------------864
4----------------------1037
5---------------------1244
6---------------------1493
7----------------------1792
8---------------------2150
1.)Using graphing calculator make a scatter plot of the data in table.
I think I did this part right I set my window at Xmin=0 Xmax=10 Xscl=1 Ymin=0 Ymax=2500 Yscl=100 Xres=1
2.) Determine an exponential equation to represent the population as a function of time without using a graphing calculator.I have no clue how to do this.
3.)Suppose the flask and food supply is large enough to support the trend of the population growth. Estimate the population of the colony when the time is 10 days.


Answered by Penny Nom.
Fitting the curve y=a*exp(b*x)+c 2009-08-12
From aika:
Could one show me the complete algorithm and formula for finding the coefficients (a,b, and c) in exponential regression model y=a*exp(b*x)+c
Answered by Robert Dawson.
Exponential regression 2007-09-24
From Anonymous:
I need help in finding this. Find a formula for exponential regression. Determine how to calculate a and b in the formula. Y = ba^x where y is as a function of x.
Answered by Penny Nom.
Express t as a function of d 2005-11-30
From Matthew:

I have a problem on my homework I cant seem to figure out. Basically it gives me this Linear Regression Equation:

ln t=1.5 ln d-0.8954

and it wants be to transform the equation expressing t as a function of d. For some reason I keep getting it wrong. Anyone got an idea of how to do this?


Answered by Penny Nom.
A least squares line 2003-11-09
From Michelle:
Hooke's Law asserts that the magnitude of the force required to hold a spring is a linear function of the extension e of the spring. That is, f = e0 + ke where k and e0 are constants depending only on the spring. The following data was collected for a spring;

e: 9 , 11 , 12 , 16 , 19
f : 33 , 38 , 43 , 54 , 61

FIND the least square line f= B0 + B1x approximating this data and use it to approximate k.
Answered by Penny Nom.

Performance reviews 2002-11-21
From Lara:
Perhaps you can help.

He's doing performance reviews at work.

The average performance review is 3.92 on a 5.0 scale. This person would receive a 3.5% raise for next year.

The highest performance review is 4.9 and this person would recieve a 6.0% raise for next year.

How do I solve for the other performance review numbers.


Answered by Penny Nom.
Linear regression 2002-01-16
From Murray:
If you have a set of coordinates (x[1],y[1]),(x[2],y[2]),...,(x[n],y[n]),find the value of m and b for which SIGMA[from 1 to m=n]AbsoluteValue(y[m]-m*x[m]-b) is at its absolute minimum.
Answered by Harley Weston.
Linear regression 2001-08-01
From A student and a mother:
My mom is taking a correspondence course in Simple Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis and we've been arguing about the relationship between the correlation -rxy and standard estimate of error-Sy.x. I took statistics last year in high school and I remember something about the Sy.x being proportionate to the r. Are they inversely related, directly related, not related, or can only range from 0 to 1.00? Her book doesn't say very much and I believe they are inversely related. She says they're directly related.
Answered by Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
The best linear model 2001-07-29
From Rebeca:
I am a student (senior) summer hire working for Dept of the Army Resource Management. I've been assisting the Analyst in developing a model to predict training costs. The technique we used was simple linear regression. Now I've been asked for my opinion in choosing the best model I feel is better. I've chosen #1. Garrison Training but I want a second opinion before I give my choice. I've taken basic statistics last year in high school and will probably be taking more this year. Could you look over the information and give me a reason my choice would not be best? The dep variable-y, is Training costs in dolars per day.

ModelInd Variable- Xabrsy.x
1.Garrison Training126.310.9820.9055117.2
2.Local Training212.161.370.7937142.7
3.Man Rig Area116.382.470.6481175.6
4.Major Training346.124.670.7280167.2

Answered by Andrei Volodin.
Body part measurements 1999-11-10
From V Bailey:
I am a kindergarten teacher and mother of a 6th grader who wants to do a science project on the correlations of body part measurements. We heard this on the radio and it sparked our interest, but now I cannot find any information about it. Examples are: your height is supposed to equal the distance from fingertip to fingertip when your arms are outstretched. Your foot size is supposed to equal the distance from your wrist to your elbow.

Please help me find more information on this topic.
Answered by Penny Nom.

Fitting a Curve 1999-01-19
From Kirk:
Hello my name is Kirk from Scarborough, Ontario.

I have been out of a formal education system for thirty years. I program microcontrollers in my spare time. I have built a temperature sensing device ready to go but, thermistors are very non-linear. I do know that there is a way to calculate the input condition of the thermistor and display the correct temperature in degrees C. I am sending a file to show my progression so far.
Answered by Harley Weston.

 
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