MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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The data show the chest size and weight of several bears. Find the regression​ equation, letting chest size be the independent​ (x) variable. Then find the best predicted weight of a bear with a chest size of 50 inches. Is the result close to the actual weight of 427 ​pounds? Use a significance level of 0.05.
 
Chest_size_(inches) Weight_ (pounds)
49                            368
51                            382
53                            420
61                            481
57                            457
45                            287
 
What is the regression​ equation?
 
y=___+___x
 
(Round to one decimal place as​ needed.)
 
What is the best predicted weight of a bear with a chest size of 50 ​inches?

The best predicted weight for a bear with a chest size of 50 inches is __ pounds. 

​(Round to one decimal place as​ needed.)

Is the result close to the actual weight of 427 ​pounds?

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