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 53 inches. Is the result close to the actual weight of 485 pounds? Use a significance level of 0.05.
chest size (in.) | weight (lbs) |
44 | 403 |
59 | 645 |
55 | 563 |
59 | 587 |
57 | 548 |
44 | 406 |
b. What is the best predicted weight for a bear with a chest size of 53 inches?
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