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Linear Regression Solution

The document outlines the process of calculating a linear regression equation based on provided homework and test grades data. The slope and intercept are computed to derive the regression equation, which is y = 1.1x - 14.0. Using this equation, the estimated homework grade for a test grade of 42 is determined to be 51.

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Linear Regression Solution

The document outlines the process of calculating a linear regression equation based on provided homework and test grades data. The slope and intercept are computed to derive the regression equation, which is y = 1.1x - 14.0. Using this equation, the estimated homework grade for a test grade of 42 is determined to be 51.

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Linear Regression Calculation

We need to determine the linear regression equation that best represents the given data,
then use it to estimate the homework grade (x) for a student with a test grade of 42.

Step 1: Extract Data


Homework Grade Test Grade (y) xy x^2
(x)

61 49 2989 3721

81 67 5427 6561

86 86 7396 7396

70 56 3920 4900

74 66 4884 5476

74 77 5698 5476

55 52 2860 3025

Sum of x: 501

Sum of y: 453

Sum of xy: 33174

Sum of x^2: 36555

Number of data points (n) = 7

Step 2: Compute Slope (m)


m = (n∑xy - ∑x∑y) / (n∑x² - (∑x)²)

Substituting values: m = (7 * 33174 - 501 * 453) / (7 * 36555 - 501²)

m = 1.078009828009828 ≈ 1.1 (rounded to the nearest tenth)

Step 3: Compute Intercept (b)


b = (∑y - m∑x) / n

b = (453 - 1.1 * 501) / 7

b = -14.014285714285718 ≈ -14.0 (rounded to the nearest tenth)

Step 4: Linear Regression Equation


The regression equation is: y = 1.1x + (-14.0)

Step 5: Estimate Homework Grade for y = 42


Using the equation: 42 = 1.1x - 12.4

x = (42 + 12.4) / 1.1

x = 51

Final Answer
The estimated homework grade for a test grade of 42 is **51**.

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