To determine the expected weight for a basketball player with a height of 84 inches, we can first calculate the correlation coefficient between height and weight.
Next, we can use this correlation to make a prediction for a height of 84 inches.
Given that there are 8 players, we can use this data to calculate the regression equation for the relationship between height (x) and weight (y):
y = mx + b
where m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept.
By calculating the slope and intercept, we can then plug in 84 for x to find the expected weight.
Based on the options provided, the closest option to the expected weight for a height of 84 inches would be:
3) 298.4 lb
The table shows the height (in inches ) and weight (in pounds) of eight basketball players.
About how many pounds would you expect a basketball player to weigh if his height is 84 inches?
1) 276.1lb
2) 289.3lb
3) 298.4 lb
4) 307.7 lb
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