Vladimir is a professional hockey player whose yearly point totals are compared to the number of games played

over a five-year period

Number of Games : number of points

72 : 60

66 : 53

75 : 66

55 : 17

70 : 58

a)

Create scatter plot and classify the linear correlation.

b) Perform a regression analysis. Find the equation of the line of best fit and state the correlation coefficient.

c) Identify any outliers.

d) Repeat part b) with the outlier removed.

e)

Which of the two linear models gives a more optimistic prediction of Vladimir's projected point total

over a full 82-game season, assuming that he plays in every game?

Justify your reasoning