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a. Use the latest-squares method to develop a simple regression equation with Time as the dependent variable.
b. Predict the separation time for a tamp distance of 0.50 inch.
c. Plot the residuals versus the time order of experimentation. Are there any noticeable patterns?
d. Compute the Durbin-Watson statistic. At the 0.05 level of significance, is there evidence of positive autocorrelation among the residuals?
e. Based on the results of (c) and (d), is there to question the validity of the model?
f. What conclusions can you reach concerning the effect of tamping on the time of separation?
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