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The document provides information about two regression analysis problems: 1. A travel agent recorded distance and fare data for 6 destinations. A linear regression model was used to find the relationship between distance and fare, resulting in an equation of f = a + bd. The value of b was interpreted. 2. Weight and length data was provided for 10 newborn turtles. A linear regression equation of w = a + bl was calculated. This equation was used to estimate the weight of a turtle 60mm in length. The reliability of this estimate was questioned due to the small sample size.

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S1 Regression Past Paper Questions

The document provides information about two regression analysis problems: 1. A travel agent recorded distance and fare data for 6 destinations. A linear regression model was used to find the relationship between distance and fare, resulting in an equation of f = a + bd. The value of b was interpreted. 2. Weight and length data was provided for 10 newborn turtles. A linear regression equation of w = a + bl was calculated. This equation was used to estimate the weight of a turtle 60mm in length. The reliability of this estimate was questioned due to the small sample size.

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S1 Regression Questions

6. A travel agent sells flights to different destinations from Beerow airport. The distance d, measured in
100 km, of the destination from the airport and the fare £f are recorded for a random sample of 6
destinations.

Destination A B C D E F

d 2.2 4.0 6.0 2.5 8.0 5.0

f 18 20 25 23 32 28

[You may use  d2 = 152.09  f 2 = 3686  fd = 723.1]

(a) On graph paper, draw a scatter diagram to illustrate this information. (2)

(b) Explain why a linear regression model may be appropriate to describe the relationship between
f and d. (1)

(c) Calculate Sdd and Sfd. (4)

(d) Calculate the equation of the regression line of f on d giving your answer in the form f = a + bd.
(4)

(e) Give an interpretation of the value of b. (1)

Jane is planning her holiday and wishes to fly from Beerow airport to a destination t km away. A rival
travel agent charges 5p per km.

(f) Find the range of values of t for which the first travel agent is cheaper than the rival. (2)

5. The weight, w grams, and the length, l mm, of 10 randomly selected newborn turtles are given in the
table below.
l 49.0 52.0 53.0 54.5 54.1 53.4 50.0 51.6 49.5 51.2
w 29 32 34 39 38 35 30 31 29 30

(You may use Sll = 33.381 Swl = 59.99 Sww = 120.1)

(a) Find the equation of the regression line of w on l in the form w = a + bl.

(5)

(b) Use your regression line to estimate the weight of a newborn turtle of length 60 mm.

(2)

(c) Comment on the reliability of your estimate giving a reason for your answer.

(2)
S1 Regression Questions ANSWERS (52 marks)

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