Mother and Daughter Heights
The graph shows the heights of mothers and daughters.
a. As the data are graphed, which is the independent variable and which the dependent variable?
b. From the graph, approximate the predicted height of the daughter of a mother who is 60 inches (5 feet) tall.
c. From the equation, determine the predicted height of the daughter of a mother who is 60 inches tall.
d. Interpret the slope.
e. What other factors besides mother's height might influence the daughter's height?