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2 Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A

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Question 76

A scatter diagram of electricity use against outdoor temperature is U-shaped: use is high on very cold days, low on mild days and high on very hot days.

a.

Explain why the data could be described as having zero linear correlation despite the clear pattern.

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b.

Explain why a linear regression model would be unsuitable.

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c.

Suggest a refinement to the model or analysis.

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2 Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A Questions

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