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Chapter 12: Q.37 (page 718)

Perform linear regression. What is the linear equation? Round to the nearest whole number.

Short Answer

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The linear equation# AIDS cases diagnosed=-3448225+1750(year)

Step by step solution

01

Given Information

We have to find the linear equation

02

Linear Regression in Minitab 

Perform linear regression in Minitab by following the steps shown below:

1. Enter data in Minitab worksheet.

2. Go to Stat and click on Regression. The dialog box will appear.

3. In the dialog box, enter the response variable as the number of AIDS cases diagnosed and enter predictors as a year.

03

Output

Click OK to get output as shown below

The linear equation is shown below :# AIDS cases diagnosed=−3448225+1750(year)

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61. Does the higher cost of tuition translate into higher-paying jobs? The table lists the top ten colleges based on mid-career salary and the associated yearly tuition costs. Construct a scatter plot of the data.

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