Math Problem Statement

x

1

2

3

4

5

6

y

730

695

716

737

722

751

Use linear regression to find the equation for the linear function that best fits this data. Round numbers to two decimal places.

y^ =  tell me how to get answer on ti 84

Solution

To find the equation of the linear regression line that best fits your data on a TI-84, follow these steps:

Data Entry:

  1. Turn on your TI-84 and press the STAT button.
  2. Enter the data into the lists:
    • Press 1 for Edit.
    • In L1, input your x values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
    • In L2, input your y values: 730, 695, 716, 737, 722, 751.

Perform Linear Regression:

  1. Press STAT again, then use the arrow keys to highlight CALC.

  2. Select 4: LinReg(ax+b) by pressing 4.

    Alternatively, you can type LinReg(ax+b) manually by pressing ALPHA, TRACE, and then selecting the LinReg(ax+b) function.

  3. Set the calculation options:

    • You should see the screen asking for LinReg(ax+b).
    • Leave the default setting (Y1) to store the regression line into the function, or you can press VARS, then Y-VARS to store it into a different slot.
  4. Execute the calculation:

    • Press ENTER.

View the Output:

After performing the linear regression, the TI-84 will display the values of a (slope) and b (y-intercept). The linear regression equation will be in the form:

y=ax+by = ax + b

For example, if the result shows: a=5.64,b=710.23a = 5.64, \quad b = 710.23

Your regression equation would be:

y=5.64x+710.23y = 5.64x + 710.23

Final Answer:

If you follow these steps, you’ll get the equation of the linear regression for the given data. You can round the numbers to two decimal places, as required.


Let me know if you'd like further clarification on any step or if you have any other questions! Here's some related practice:

Related Questions:

  1. How do I calculate the correlation coefficient (r) for this data?
  2. How do I perform quadratic regression on the TI-84?
  3. How do I interpret the slope of the regression equation in the context of this data?
  4. How do I predict a value of y for a given x using this regression equation?
  5. What does the r^2 value represent in linear regression?

Tip: Always check for outliers before performing regression analysis, as they can significantly affect the accuracy of the model.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Regression
Statistics
Algebra

Formulas

y = ax + b (Linear Regression Equation)

Theorems

Least Squares Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12