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(a)
To predict the number of laps that John will complete using the regression line.
(a)
Answer to Problem 4.29E
John will complete
Explanation of Solution
The regression line is:
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John will complete
(b)
To predict the number of laps that Ezekiel will complete using the regression line why or why not.
(b)
Answer to Problem 4.29E
We cannot use the regression line to predict the amount of laps that Ezekiel will complete.
Explanation of Solution
The regression line is:
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It is not possible to run a negative amount of laps, thus we cannot use the regression line to predict the amount of laps that Ezekiel will complete.
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