IB Maths AI SL AI 4.2 Correlation and regression questions

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A technician records the volume of water in a container as it is filled. Let $t$ be the time, in minutes, after filling begins, and let $V$ be the volume of water, in litres.

$t$	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14
$V$	10	17	27	30	44	46	60	64

(a)

Use a GDC to calculate Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, $r$ to three significant figures. Describe the direction and strength of the linear correlation.

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(b)

Use a GDC to find the equation of the regression line of $V$ on $t$ giving its coefficients to four significant figures.

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(c)

Use your regression line to estimate the volume of water after 9 minutes. Give your answer in litres to three significant figures.

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(d)

Interpret the gradient and the vertical intercept of the regression line in this context.

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