Curve Fitting with Linear Models

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1 Curve Fitting with Linear Models Warm Up Lesson Presentation Lesson Quiz Algebra 2

2 Warm Up Write the equation of the line passing through each pair of passing points in slope-intercept form. 1. (5, 1), (0, 3) 2. (8, 5), ( 8, 7) Use the equation y = 0.2x + 4. Find x for each given value of y. 3. y = 7 4. y = 3.5 x = 15 x = 2.5

3 Objectives Fit scatter plot data using linear models with and without technology. Use linear models to make predictions.

4 Vocabulary regression correlation line of best fit correlation coefficient

5 Researchers, such as anthropologists, are often interested in how two measurements are related. The statistical study of the relationship between variables is called regression.

6 A scatter plot is helpful in understanding the form, direction, and strength of the relationship between two variables. Correlation is the strength and direction of the linear relationship between the two variables.

7 If there is a strong linear relationship between two variables, a line of best fit, or a line that best fits the data, can be used to make predictions. Helpful Hint Try to have about the same number of points above and below the line of best fit.

8 Example 1: Meteorology Application Albany and Sydney are about the same distance from the equator. Make a scatter plot with Albany s temperature as the independent variable. Name the type of correlation. Then sketch a line of best fit and find its equation.

9 o 1-4 Curve Fitting with Linear Models Example 1 Continued Step 1 Plot the data points. Step 2 Identify the correlation. Notice that the data set is negatively correlated as the temperature rises in Albany, it falls in Sydney. o

10 o 1-4 Curve Fitting with Linear Models Example 1 Continued Step 3 Sketch a line of best fit. Draw a line that splits the data evenly above and below. o

11 Example 1 Continued Step 4 Identify two points on the line. For this data, you might select (35, 64) and (85, 41). Step 5 Find the slope of the line that models the data. Use the point-slope form. y y 1 = m(x x 1 ) Point-slope form. y 64 = 0.46(x 35) Substitute. y = 0.46x An equation that models the data is y = 0.46x Simplify.

12 Check It Out! Example 1 Make a scatter plot for this set of data. Identify the correlation, sketch a line of best fit, and find its equation.

13 Check It Out! Example 1 Continued Step 1 Plot the data points. Step 2 Identify the correlation. Notice that the data set is positively correlated as time increases, more points are scored

14 Check It Out! Example 1 Continued Step 3 Sketch a line of best fit. Draw a line that splits the data evenly above and below.

15 Check It Out! Example 1 Continued Step 4 Identify two points on the line. For this data, you might select (20, 10) and (40, 25). Step 5 Find the slope of the line that models the data. Use the point-slope form. y y 1 = m(x x 1 ) y 10 = 0.75(x 20) y = 0.75x 5 Point-slope form. Substitute. Simplify. A possible answer is p = 0.75x + 5.

16 The correlation coefficient r is a measure of how well the data set is fit by a model.

17 You can use a graphing calculator to perform a linear regression and find the correlation coefficient r. To display the correlation coefficient r, you may have to turn on the diagnostic mode. To do this, press and choose the DiagnosticOn mode.

18 Example 2: Anthropology Application Anthropologists can use the femur, or thighbone, to estimate the height of a human being. The table shows the results of a randomly selected sample.

19 Example 2 Continued a. Make a scatter plot of the data with femur length as the independent variable. The scatter plot is shown at right.

20 Example 2 Continued b. Find the correlation coefficient r and the line of best fit. Interpret the slope of the line of best fit in the context of the problem. Enter the data into lists L1 and L2 on a graphing calculator. Use the linear regression feature by pressing STAT, choosing CALC, and selecting 4:LinReg. The equation of the line of best fit is h 2.91l

21 Example 2 Continued The slope is about 2.91, so for each 1 cm increase in femur length, the predicted increase in a human being s height is 2.91 cm. The correlation coefficient is r which indicates a strong positive correlation.

22 Example 2 Continued c. A man s femur is 41 cm long. Predict the man s height. The equation of the line of best fit is h 2.91l Use the equation to predict the man s height. For a 41-cm-long femur, h 2.91(41) Substitute 41 for l. h The height of a man with a 41-cm-long femur would be about 173 cm.

23 Check It Out! Example 2 The gas mileage for randomly selected cars based upon engine horsepower is given in the table.

24 Check It Out! Example 2 Continued a. Make a scatter plot of the data with horsepower as the independent variable. The scatter plot is shown on the right.

25 b. Find the correlation coefficient r and the line of best fit. Interpret the slope of the line of best fit in the context of the problem. Enter the data into lists L1 and L2 on a graphing calculator. Use the linear regression feature by pressing STAT, choosing CALC, and selecting 4:LinReg. The equation of the line of best fit is y 0.15x Check It Out! Example 2 Continued

26 Check It Out! Example 2 Continued The slope is about 0.15, so for each 1 unit increase in horsepower, gas mileage drops 0.15 mi/gal. The correlation coefficient is r 0.916, which indicates a strong negative correlation.

27 Check It Out! Example 2 Continued c. Predict the gas mileage for a 210-horsepower engine. The equation of the line of best fit is y 0.15x Use the equation to predict the gas mileage. For a 210-horsepower engine, y 0.15(210) Substitute 210 for x. y 16 The mileage for a 210-horsepower engine would be about 16.0 mi/gal.

28 Example 3: Meteorology Application Find the following for this data on average temperature and rainfall for eight months in Boston, MA.

29 Example 3 Continued a. Make a scatter plot of the data with temperature as the independent variable. The scatter plot is shown on the right. o

30 Example 3 Continued b. Find the correlation coefficient and the equation of the line of best fit. Draw the line of best fit on your scatter plot. The correlation coefficient is r = The equation of the line of best fit is y 0.35x o

31 Example 3 Continued c. Predict the temperature when the rainfall is 86 mm. How accurate do you think your prediction is? x x Rainfall is the dependent variable x The line predicts 58.3 F, but the scatter plot and the value of r show that temperature by itself is not an accurate predictor of rainfall.

32 Reading Math A line of best fit may also be referred to as a trend line.

33 Check It Out! Example 3 Find the following information for this data set on the number of grams of fat and the number of calories in sandwiches served at Dave s Deli. Use the equation of the line of best fit to predict the number of grams of fat in a sandwich with 420 Calories. How close is your answer to the value given in the table?

34 Check It Out! Example 3 a. Make a scatter plot of the data with fat as the independent variable. The scatter plot is shown on the right.

35 Check It Out! Example 3 b. Find the correlation coefficient and the equation of the line of best fit. Draw the line of best fit on your scatter plot. The correlation coefficient is r = The equation of the line of best fit is y 11.1x

36 Check It Out! Example 3 c. Predict the amount of fat in a sandwich with 420 Calories. How accurate do you think your prediction is? x Calories is the dependent variable x 9.9 x The line predicts 10 grams of fat. This is not close to the 15 g in the table.

37 Lesson Quiz: Part I Use the table for Problems Make a scatter plot with mass as the independent variable.

38 Lesson Quiz: Part II 2. Find the correlation coefficient and the equation of the line of best fit on your scatter plot. Draw the line of best fit on your scatter plot. r 0.67 ; y = 0.07x 5.24

39 Lesson Quiz: Part III 3. Predict the weight of a $40 tire. How accurate do you think your prediction is? 646 g; the scatter plot and value of r show that price is not a good predictor of weight.