In: Advanced Math
Given stream depth (x-values) and flow (y-values) in the table below:
X | Y |
0.34 | 0.636 |
0.29 | 0.319 |
0.28 | 0.734 |
0.42 | 1.327 |
0.29 | 0.487 |
0.41 | 0.924 |
0.76 | 7.350 |
0.73 | 5.890 |
0.46 | 1.979 |
0.40 | 1.124 |
(a) Find the equation of the form: y = βo + β1x + β2x2that fits the data.
(b) Compare your answer in (a) to a loge transformation for both x and y.
(c) Compare your answers in (a) and (b) to a square root of y transformation.
(d) Specify the equation/ data transformation you would choose. Show all equations developed and R2 values. Provide the digital file for the software application used for this problem.