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Question 41

Using the large data set Colin studied the relationship between rainfall (rrr) and temperature (ttt) in Camborne. He took a sample of 12 days from July and August 1987 and obtained the following results.

Rainfall (cm)3.20.25.12.30.54.02.07.40.27.03.83.2
Temperature (°C)10.99.19.09.411.310.412.810.611.511.813.013.7

Explain why a linear regression model may not be suitable for this data.

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Correlation Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Correlation

46 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Correlation, covering 4.1 Correlation and 4.2 Linear Regression. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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