For variables R and t, if data that closely follows the equation R = t3/8+3 are plotted on an R versus t3 graph, what is the expected slope of the graph?
To find the expected slope of the graph, we need to differentiate the equation R = t^(3/8) + 3 with respect to t.
Using the power rule of differentiation, the derivative of t^(3/8) is (3/8) * t^(-5/8).
Therefore, the derivative of R with respect to t is (3/8) * t^(-5/8).
The expected slope of the graph, which is the value of the derivative, is (3/8) * t^(-5/8).