MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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Roller coasters get their speed as a result of dropping down a steep incline. The table below gives height of a drop and the speed achieved for different roller coasters around the world.

Drop in Meters (m

       25

     30

      28

       58

     55

     40

     90

     100

Speed of the coaster (k.p.h)

   

      80

    

     90

     

      78

    

      93

   

     90

 

      93

 

     105

 

    128

 

Have your calculator find the linear regression for the roller coaster data above. Write the linear model, clearly define the variables and state correlation coefficient and clearly interpret the slope.

 

 

 

           

Use the model to find the drop height that will result in a coaster speed of 150 kph.

 

 

Have your calculator find the exponential regression for this data. Write the exponential model, clearly define the variables and state correlation coefficient.

 

 

 

Use the model to find the drop height that will result in a coaster speed of 150 kph.

e) Which model is the better fit for the data? Why

 

 

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