Determine the coefficient of determination


A sample of 10 adult men gave the following data on their heights and weights.

Height (inches)

x

62

62

63

65

66

67

68

68

70

72

Weight (pounds)

y

120

140

130

150

142

130

135

175

149

168

(a) Graph the data on a scatter plot.

(b) Find the equation of the regression line.

(c) Find the standard error of estimate, Se.

(d) Find r (correlation coefficient).  Interpret the value of r in the context of this problem.

(e) Find the coefficient of determination. Explain what it means in the context of this problem.

(f) Predict the weight of a man whose height is 60 inches.

(g) Find a 90% confidence interval for men of height 60 inches (use your answer from part f).

(h) Predict the height of a man whose weight is 160 pounds.

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