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2.2.2 Scatter diagrams and correlation

2.2.2 Scatter diagrams and correlation

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Question 1
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A football coach measured the heights and weights of 12 players, The data is shown below.

Height (cm)188194178175185175188193180190181169
Weight (kg)7010083697758908671946861
a.

Draw a scatter graph for this information.

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b.

Give an interpretation of the correlation between the height and weight of the footballers.

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c.

The equation of the regression line is w=1.37h−173w = 1.37h - 173w=1.37h−173

Give an interpretation of the gradient of this regression line.

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d.

Use the equation of the regression line to estimate the weight of a player who is 170cm tall.

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e.

Comment on the reliability of your estimate in part (d), giving a reason for your answer.

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2.2.2 Scatter diagrams and correlation Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /2.2.2 Scatter diagrams and correlation

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