The data shown in the following table and stored in Solar Power represent the yearly amount of

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The data shown in the following table and stored in Solar Power represent the yearly amount of solar power generated by utilities (in millions of kWh) in the United States from 2002 through 2016:

Solar Power Solar Power Generated Generated Year (millions of kWh) Year (millions of kWh) 2002 555 2010 1,212 2003 1,818


a. Plot the data.

b. Compute a linear trend forecasting equation and plot the trend line.

c. Compute a quadratic trend forecasting equation and plot the results.

d. Compute an exponential trend forecasting equation and plot the results.

e. Using the models in (b) through (d), what are your annual trend forecasts of the yearly amount of solar power generated by utilities (in millions of kWh) in the United States in 2017 and 2018?

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Basic Business Statistics Concepts And Applications

ISBN: 9780134684840

14th Edition

Authors: Mark L. Berenson, David M. Levine, Kathryn A. Szabat, David F. Stephan

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