Concept explainers
a.
Tocalculate:the least squares regression parabola by evaluating the values of a, b, and c.
a.
Answer to Problem 70E
1y1y3
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The system of equation,
Calculation:
Writ the matrix equation for the given system.
The solution of this equation can be found as shown below.
Now, solve for a, b, and c by finding the inverse of the
Therefore,
So, the least squares regression parabola is
b.
To graph: The model found in part (a) by using graphing utility and then plot the given data in the same viewing window.
b.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The data set as shown below.
Graph:
The graph of the model and the data set can be drawn as shown below.
It can be observed that each data point lies on the graph of the model. This shows that the least squares regression parabola fits the data set.
c.
To estimate: the percentage of females that had offspring when there were 170 females.
c.
Answer to Problem 70E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The number of females is 170.
Calculation:
Substitute
d.
To estimate: the number of females when there were 40% of the females had offspring.
d.
Answer to Problem 70E
153
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The percent of females having offspring, 40%.
Calculation:
Substitute
Out of these two values, only
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