MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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Author: Amos Gilat
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A security firm wants to renew the uniforms used by his personnel. It starts by collecting data on their height and weight. The following data was collected from the 19 employees

Height (cm) Weight (kg)
168 72
175 88
167 84
171 87
161 67
164 55
177 82
170 60
167 60
184 77
183 98
163 53
186 77
165 64
173 89
161 65
179 77
169 64
174 87

a). Construct an equation to relate these variables, using the least-squares method to determine the regression coefficients, b0 and b1.

b). Interpret the meaning of b0 and b1 in this problem.

c) determine the coefficient of determination, r2 and interpret its meaning.

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