« previous next »

Author Question: When making predictions on the line of best fit, explain what is wrong with utilizing data from 20 ... (Read 60 times)

jon_i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jul 24, 2018
When making predictions on the line of best fit, explain what is wrong with utilizing data from 20 years ago to make predictions for today.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of regression analysis?


cupcake16

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Data may not be relevant to today's world.

Answer to Question 2

The main purpose of regression analysis is to make predictions.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

The engine is rotated until the timing marks on the front of the crankshaft line up with zero ... The engine is rotated until the timing marks on the front of the crankshaft line up with zero ...
IPCC Temperature Increase Predictions Relative to 1986-2005 IPCC Temperature Increase Predictions Relative to 1986-2005
Mechanisms to Explain the Effects of Massage Mechanisms to Explain the Effects of Massage
Queen Nefertari Making an Offering to Hathor Queen Nefertari Making an Offering to Hathor
Raman has a line of credit loan with the ICICI bank. The initial loan balance was $72000.00. ... Raman has a line of credit loan with the ICICI bank. The initial loan balance was $72000.00. ...
Ribosome structure and tRNA-binding sites interpreted from cryo-EM–generated data Ribosome structure and tRNA-binding sites interpreted from cryo-EM–generated data
Video: Types of Shock (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library