The table below shows the weight of an alligator at various times during a feeding trial.
Weeks
Weight (Ibs.)
9
18
27
34
43
49
6
8,6
10
13,6
15
17.2
19.8
a) Make a scatterplot of this data using your calculator.
Is a linear model appropriate? Exp
whot is the equation for the line of best fit? Equation.
Unfortunately, I cannot create a scatterplot on this platform since I am a language model. However, I can help you determine if a linear model is appropriate and provide you with the equation for the line of best fit.
To determine if a linear model is appropriate, you can visually examine the scatterplot for any clear linear trend. If the data points roughly form a straight line, a linear model can be considered appropriate.
Regarding the equation for the line of best fit, you can use the least squares regression method to calculate it. The equation for a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept. By calculating the slope and y-intercept of the line that best fits the data using a regression analysis, you can find the equation for the line of best fit.