The least squares regression line for a set of data is calculated to be y = 24.8 + 3.41x. (a) One of the points in the data set is (4, 37). Calculate the predicted value. (b) For the point in part (a), calculate the residual.

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The least squares regression line for a set of data is calculated to be y = 24.8 + 3.41x.
(a) One of the points in the data set is (4, 37). Calculate the predicted value.
(b) For the point in part (a), calculate the residual.
Transcribed Image Text:The least squares regression line for a set of data is calculated to be y = 24.8 + 3.41x. (a) One of the points in the data set is (4, 37). Calculate the predicted value. (b) For the point in part (a), calculate the residual.
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