Statistsics Mathematics Problem: Linear Regression

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the regression line for a dataset relating caloric content and sodium content in hot dogs. Participants are tasked with calculating the regression equation and using it to predict sodium content based on given caloric values. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and statistical analysis.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests the regression equation for the given data, specifying the need to predict sodium content based on caloric values.
  • Another participant presents the data in a tabular format and outlines the formulas for calculating the regression coefficients, \(b_0\) and \(b_1\), as well as the necessary sums \(S_{xx}\) and \(S_{xy}\).
  • A later reply expresses uncertainty about proceeding with the calculations and reiterates the formulas provided earlier.
  • Another participant suggests that the first step should be to compute \(S_{xx}\) and asks for the values of \(n\) and \(\overline{x}\) to be identified.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on how to proceed with the calculations, and there is uncertainty regarding the initial steps needed to compute the regression line.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the need for specific values such as \(n\) and \(\overline{x}\) to compute \(S_{xx}\), which have not yet been provided or calculated.

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Find the equation of the regression line for the given data. then construct A SCATTER PLOT of the data and draw the regression line. (each pair of variables has a significant correlation.) then use the regression equation to predict the value of y for each of the given x- values, if meaningful. the caloric content and the sodium content(in milligrams) for 6 beef ho dogs are shown in the table below. find the regression equation. y=_________________________ x +______________________________. (round to three decimal places as needed.) (a) x = 160 calories (b) x = 100 calories (c) x = 140 calories (d) x = 60 calories calories, x, 150, 170, 130, 120, 90, 180 sodium, y, 415, 465, 340, 370, 270, 550
 
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Hello and welcome to MHB, iamblessed20062! :D

It appears that given the calories of a hot dog, the sodium content can be predicted from this. I am going to present the data in tabular format, so that it is more easily read:

[table="width: 250, class: grid, align: left"]
[tr]
[td]Calories[/td]
[td]Sodium Content (mg)[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]150[/td]
[td]415[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]170[/td]
[td]465[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]130[/td]
[td]340[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]120[/td]
[td]370[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]90[/td]
[td]270[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]180[/td]
[td]550[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Now, according to my old Stats textbook, we have:

[box=green]Regression equation: $$\hat{y}=b_0+b_1x$$, where:

$$b_1=\frac{S_{xy}}{S_{xx}}$$

$$b_0=\frac{1}{n}\left(\sum y-b_1\sum x\right)$$

$$S_{xx}=\sum\left(x-\overline{x}\right)^2$$

$$S_{xy}=\sum\left(\left(x-\overline{x}\right)\left(y-\overline{y}\right)\right)$$[/box]

Can you proceed?
 
No, I cannot proceed from here.:-(
MarkFL said:
Hello and welcome to MHB, iamblessed20062! :D

It appears that given the calories of a hot dog, the sodium content can be predicted from this. I am going to present the data in tabular format, so that it is more easily read:

[table="width: 250, class: grid, align: left"]
[tr]
[td]Calories[/td]
[td]Sodium Content (mg)[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]150[/td]
[td]415[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]170[/td]
[td]465[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]130[/td]
[td]340[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]120[/td]
[td]370[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]90[/td]
[td]270[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]180[/td]
[td]550[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Now, according to my old Stats textbook, we have:

[box=green]Regression equation: $$\hat{y}=b_0+b_1x$$, where:

$$b_1=\frac{S_{xy}}{S_{xx}}$$

$$b_0=\frac{1}{n}\left(\sum y-b_1\sum x\right)$$

$$S_{xx}=\sum\left(x-\overline{x}\right)^2$$

$$S_{xy}=\sum\left(\left(x-\overline{x}\right)\left(y-\overline{y}\right)\right)$$[/box]

Can you proceed?
 
It seems like we should first compute $S_{xx}$. So, we need to identify $n$ and $\overline{x}$...can you find these?
 

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