Table 13.5 shows the heights to the nearest inch (in) and the weights to the nearest pound (lb) of a sample of 12 male students drawn at random from the first-year students at State College.
Height x (in)
70
63
72
60
66
74
65
62
67
68
Weight Y (lb)
155
150
180
135
156
168
178
160
132
145
139
152
(a) Obtain a scatter diagram of the data.
(b) Construct a line that approximates the data.
(c) Find the equation of the line constructed in part (b).
(d) Estimate the weight of a student whose height is known to be 63 in.
(e) Estimate the height of a student whose weight is known to be 168 lb.
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