A pediatrician wants to determine the relation that exists between a child's height, x, and head circumference, y. She randomly selects 11 children from her practice, measures their heights and head circumferences, and obtain: accompanying data. Complete parts (a) through (g) below. A Click the icon to view the children's data Interpret the y-intercept, it appropnate. Select the correct choice below and, it necessary, till in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. For every inch increase in head circumference, the height increases by (Round to one decimal place as needed.) in., on average. O B. For a height of 0 inches, the head circumference is predicted to be in (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O C. For every inch increase in height, the head circumference increases by in., on average. (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O D. For a head circumference of 0 inches, the height is predicted to be in (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O E. It is not appropriate to interpret the y-intercept (c) Use the regression equation to predict the head circumference of a child who is 24.5 inches tall = in (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

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A pediatrician wants to determine the relation that exists between a child's height, x, and head circumference, y. She randomly selects 11 children from her practice, measures their heights and head circumferences, and obtains the
accompanying data. Complete parts (a) through (g) below.
E Click the icon to view the children's data,
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Interpret the y-intercept, it approprate. Select the correct choice below and, it necessary, till in the answer box to complete your choice.
O A. For every inch increase in head circumference, the height increases by in., on average.
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
O B. For a height of 0 inches, the head circumference is predicted to be
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
in.
O C. For every inch increase in height, the head circumference increases by
in., on average.
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
O D. For a head circumference of 0 inches, the height is predicted to be
in.
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
O E. It is not appropriate to interpret the y-intercept.
(c) Use the regression equation to predict the head circumference of a child who is 24.5 inches tal
=in.
(Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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Transcribed Image Text:A pediatrician wants to determine the relation that exists between a child's height, x, and head circumference, y. She randomly selects 11 children from her practice, measures their heights and head circumferences, and obtains the accompanying data. Complete parts (a) through (g) below. E Click the icon to view the children's data, Question Help ▼ Interpret the y-intercept, it approprate. Select the correct choice below and, it necessary, till in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. For every inch increase in head circumference, the height increases by in., on average. (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O B. For a height of 0 inches, the head circumference is predicted to be (Round to one decimal place as needed.) in. O C. For every inch increase in height, the head circumference increases by in., on average. (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O D. For a head circumference of 0 inches, the height is predicted to be in. (Round to one decimal place as needed.) O E. It is not appropriate to interpret the y-intercept. (c) Use the regression equation to predict the head circumference of a child who is 24.5 inches tal =in. (Round to two decimal places as needed.) Click to select your answer(s) 1039 PM P Type here to search 3/0/2021 Panasonic CF-54 TOUGHBOOK TUNE CDSS 4853 AIRBAF PrtSc SysRa Pause Break F11 F12 Num Lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Scroll F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Esc Back space & Home ! 1 A1 23 3. 5 6 8 8 2 42 4. Y U Page Up W E R T Tab G H. Enter S (2 13 AShift --- + II
an wants to determine the relation that exists between a cr
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Transcribed Image Text:an wants to determine the relation that exists between a cr ing data. Complete parts (a) through (g) below. the icon to view the children's data measures their heights and head Data Table ne y-intercept, if appropnate. Select the correct choice belo or every inch increase in head circumference, the height inc Round to one decimal place as needed.) Height (inches), x Head Circumference (inches), y e 27.75 17.7 or a height of 0 inches, the head circumference is predicted Round to one decimal place as needed.) 24.25 17.2 25.5 17.2 25.75 17.6 For every inch increase in height, the head circumference inc (Round to one decimal place as needed.) 24.5 17.1 28 17.8 For a head circumference of 0 inches, the height is predicted (Round to one decimal place as needed.) 26.5 17.5 27.25 17.7 26.75 17.5 It is not appropriate to interpret the y-intercept. 26.75 17.6 27.75 17.7 -e the regression equation to predict the head circumference of in. nd to two decimal places as needed.) Print Done to select your answer(s). ER Type here to search anasonic CF-54 ED p) CDSS-4853 F12 Mum
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