The data show the chest size and weight of several bears. Find the regression equation, letting chest size be the independent (x) variable. Then find the best predicted weight of a bear with a chest size of 41 inches. Is the result close to the actual weight of 233 pounds? Use a significance level of 0.05.

Chest_size_(inches) Weight_ (pounds) 40 227 53 360 38 153 43 206 44 234 58 414

QUESTION 1: What is the regression equation?

QUESTION 2: What is the best predicted weight of a bear with a chest size of 41

inches?The best predicted weight for a bear with a chest size of 41

inches is

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pounds.

QUESTION 3:

Is the result close to the actual weight of

233

pounds?

A.

This result is very close to the actual weight of the bear.

B.

This result is close to the actual weight of the bear.

C.

This result is exactly the same as the actual weight of the bear.

D.

This result is not very close to the actual weight of the bear.