IB skill practice

Use correlation and regression

Use correlation and regression lines to interpret association and make sensible predictions.

Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 2

Use a regression equation for prediction

A regression model for study time \(x\) hours and score \(y\) is \(\hat{y}=6x+42\). Predict the score when \(x=5\), and state the gradient and intercept.

Worked practice: regression model

State the regression line parameters, then substitute the x-value to predict y.