An experiment was conducted to observe the effect of an

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An experiment was conducted to observe the effect of an increase in temperature on the potency of an antibiotic. Three 1-ounce portions of the antibiotic were stored for equal lengths of time at each of the following Fahrenheit temperatures: \(30^{\circ}, 50^{0}, 70^{0}\), and \(90^{\circ}\). The potency readings observed at the end of the experimental period were as shown in the following table.

a Find the least-squares line appropriate for this data.

b Plot the points and graph the line as a check on your calculations.

c Calculate \(s^{2}\).

Equation transcription:

Text transcription:

30^{\circ}, 50^{0}, 70^{0}

90^{\circ}

s^{2}

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QUESTION:

An experiment was conducted to observe the effect of an increase in temperature on the potency of an antibiotic. Three 1-ounce portions of the antibiotic were stored for equal lengths of time at each of the following Fahrenheit temperatures: \(30^{\circ}, 50^{0}, 70^{0}\), and \(90^{\circ}\). The potency readings observed at the end of the experimental period were as shown in the following table.

a Find the least-squares line appropriate for this data.

b Plot the points and graph the line as a check on your calculations.

c Calculate \(s^{2}\).

Equation transcription:

Text transcription:

30^{\circ}, 50^{0}, 70^{0}

90^{\circ}

s^{2}

ANSWER:

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Given:

The data for the three 1-ounce portions of the antibiotic were stored for equal lengths of time at each of the following Fahrenheit temperatures: 30°, 50°, 70°, and 90°. And the potency readings observed at the end of the experimental period is provided.

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