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Regression and Predictions. Exercises 13-28 use the same data sets as Exercises 13-28
in Section 10-2. In each case, find the regression equation, letting the first variable be
the predictor (x) variable. Find the indicated predicted value by following the prediction
procedure summarized in Figure 10-5.
Transcribed Image Text:Regression and Predictions. Exercises 13-28 use the same data sets as Exercises 13-28 in Section 10-2. In each case, find the regression equation, letting the first variable be the predictor (x) variable. Find the indicated predicted value by following the prediction procedure summarized in Figure 10-5.
20. Diamond Prices Not included in the table below is a diamond with a weight of 1.50
carats. Find the best predicted price for this diamond. Is the result close to the actual price of
$16,097? What is wrong with predicting the price of a 1.50-carat diamond?
Weight
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.5
1.0
0.7
Price
510
1151
1343
1410
5669
2277
Transcribed Image Text:20. Diamond Prices Not included in the table below is a diamond with a weight of 1.50 carats. Find the best predicted price for this diamond. Is the result close to the actual price of $16,097? What is wrong with predicting the price of a 1.50-carat diamond? Weight 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.7 Price 510 1151 1343 1410 5669 2277
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Step 1

The data is given as:

 

Weight Price
0.3 510
0.4 1151
0.5 1343
0.5 1410
1 5669
0.7 2277

Independent variable: Weight (x)

Dependent variable: Price(y)

 

 

Step 2

The results of the regression of y on x is obtained as : 

Statistics homework question answer, step 2, image 1

 

The regression equation is given as : 


Price = - 2007 + 7177 × Weight

 

 

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