The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 7 - Exploring Data: Part I Review - Supplementary Exercises - Page 197: 7.50

Answer

We can examine the relationship using a scatter plot and draw conclusions using a regression line. Solve: The scatter plot of the data is below. We have: $\hat y = 92.29 - 0.05762 x$ and $r^{2} = .646$. The relationship is negative, and there is a moderate association between reduction in percent of grasslands burn and population of beast. Hence, we can conclude that increased population of beast helps reduce grass burn.

Work Step by Step

In Minitab, select regression from the stats menu, and then select fitted line plot.
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