In: Statistics and Probability
Development of the world population between 1960 and 2005.
YEAR |
POPULATION (in millions) |
1960 |
3019 |
1965 |
3347 |
1970 |
3698 |
1975 |
4084 |
1980 |
4448 |
1985 |
4844 |
1990 |
5292 |
1995 |
5674 |
2000 |
6045 |
2005 |
6465 |
Based on the data, construct a linear regression model M in which the population of the globe is explained over time. For how many people does the model predict the population to grow at an annual rate? Please provide an answer with at least two significant digits.
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Regression equation: y = 77.33x - 148,621.73
"y = mx + b"), the slope is the number "m" that is multiplied on the x, and "b" is the y-intercept (that is, the point where the line crosses the vertical y-axis).
Slope: 77.33x
Intercept: 148,621.73
If you want to predict any population, multiple the rate with 77.33 and add the value with intercept. That would be the predicted value