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4.3.1 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

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Question 93

A researcher investigates the relationship between the number of charge cycles, nnn, and the maximum flight duration, ddd minutes, of a drone's battery. A random sample of 30 batteries is analyzed and the results are recorded.

The data were coded using x=n−405x = \frac{n - 40}{5}x=5n−40​ and y=d−102y = \frac{d - 10}{2}y=2d−10​ and the following summary statistics were obtained:

∑x=60,∑y=150,∑x2=380,∑y2=900,∑xy=180 \sum x = 60, \quad \sum y = 150, \quad \sum x^2 = 380, \quad \sum y^2 = 900, \quad \sum xy = 180 ∑x=60,∑y=150,∑x2=380,∑y2=900,∑xy=180
a.

Calculate the values of SxyS_{xy}Sxy​ and SxxS_{xx}Sxx​.

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b.

Find the equation of the least squares regression line of yyy on xxx in the form y=α+βxy = \alpha + \beta xy=α+βx.

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c.

The least squares regression line of ddd on nnn is given by d=k+mnd = k + mnd=k+mn.

Show that m=−0.185m = -0.185m=−0.185 to 3 significant figures and find the value of kkk.

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d.

Estimate the flight duration of a battery that has undergone 100 charge cycles.

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e.

Interpret the value of mmm in the context of this study.

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f.

The researcher plans to use a battery for an additional 25 charge cycles beyond its current usage. Estimate the change in flight duration for this period based on the model.

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