Math Problem Statement
Consider the following sample data for the relationship between advertising budget and sales for Product A:
Observation
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4
5
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7
8
9
10
Advertising ($)
100,000
110,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
150,000
160,000
Sales ($)
603,000
676,000
655,000
748,000
796,000
785,000
858,000
891,000
935,000
980,000
What is the slope of the "least-squares" best-fit regression line?
Please round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Regression
Statistics
Formulas
Slope formula for least-squares regression line: m = (n∑(x_i y_i) - ∑x_i ∑y_i) / (n∑(x_i^2) - (∑x_i)^2)
Theorems
Least-Squares Method
Suitable Grade Level
College Level / Advanced High School
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