In: Statistics and Probability
A scientific study on bird migration distances gives the following data table.
| Migration distance | Average number of birds per flock | 
|---|---|
| 54 | 103 | 
| 60 | 133 | 
| 63 | 136 | 
| 71 | 169 | 
| 72 | 174 | 
The least squares regression line was found. Using technology, the following information was determined:
Calculate R2 and explain its meaning.
Round your answer to four decimal places.
The least squares regression line: y = 3.8130x - 101.0348
R-squared: 0.9876
Run regression analysis in excel followed by below procedures:
1. Go to data tab --> data analysis --> choose Regression

Results:
