The Problem:

Question

The population of Manitoba from 1975 to 2010 is given in 5-year increments.

Year/Population
1975
1,019,529
1980
1,033,557
1985
1,078,327
1990
1,102,752
1995
1,124,947
2000
1,144,428
2005
1,176,114
2010
1,226,738


1. Find a quadratic equation of best fit.
2. Find a cubic equation of best fit.
3. Find an exponential equation of best fit.
4. Using mathematical reasoning,state which model you think best suits the data.
5. Use that model to predict the population in 2050.
6. State at least two factors that affect population growth.

1 mark for a correct quadratic model
1 mark for a correct cubic model
1 mark for a correct exponential model
1 mark for a correct justification of choice of model
1 mark for correct population in 2050
1 mark for showing work to find population in 2050
2 marks for population factors

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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