The following data indicate the relationship between x, the specific gravity of a wood sample, and Y, its maximum crushing strength in compression parallel to the grain. y;(psi) 1,850 y; (psi) 1,760 41 .39 .46 2,620 .41 2,500 .44 2,340 .44 2,750 .47 2,690 .43 2,730 42 2,160 44 3,120 (a) Plot a scatter diagram. Does a linear relationship seem reasonable? (b) Estimate the regression coefficients. (c) Predict the maximum crushing strength of a wood sample whose specific gravity is .43. **

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4. The following data indicate the relationship between x, the specific gravity of
a wood sample, and Y, its maximum crushing strength in compression parallel to
the grain.
y;(psi)
y; (psi)
1,760
.41
1,850
.39
.46
2,620
.41
2,500
.44
2,340
.44
2,750
.47
2,690
.43
2,730
.42 2,160
44
3,120
(a) Plot a scatter diagram. Does a linear relationship seem reasonable?
(b) Estimate the regression coefficients.
(c) Predict the maximum crushing strength of a wood sample whose specific
gravity is .43.
Transcribed Image Text:4. The following data indicate the relationship between x, the specific gravity of a wood sample, and Y, its maximum crushing strength in compression parallel to the grain. y;(psi) y; (psi) 1,760 .41 1,850 .39 .46 2,620 .41 2,500 .44 2,340 .44 2,750 .47 2,690 .43 2,730 .42 2,160 44 3,120 (a) Plot a scatter diagram. Does a linear relationship seem reasonable? (b) Estimate the regression coefficients. (c) Predict the maximum crushing strength of a wood sample whose specific gravity is .43.
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