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Which temperature values would an interpolation be limited to?

A
less than 0
B
between 0 and 60
C
between 20 and 80
D
greater than 55
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Quincy claims that if 80 coats are sold, the outside temperature is likely to be about 42°F. Did Quincy make a reliable prediction? If not, what was his mistake?

A
Yes. Quincy’s prediction is reliable.
B
No. Quincy should have used the trend line to find the corresponding y value when x=80.
C
No. Quincy should have used the trend line to find the corresponding x value when y=80.
D
No. The prediction is extrapolated, so it is too far off the graph to be reliable.
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What can be concluded about the extrapolated data for this scenario? Check all that apply.

A
The predictions will always be accurate.
B
Eventually the coat sales will be negative, which is not possible.
C
Eventually the temperature will increase or decrease to impossible values.
D
The coat sales will continue to increase as the temperature increases.
E
Some predictions may not be accurate.
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Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.

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Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.:26.2
Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.:–22.9
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Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.

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Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.:26.2
Use the regression for Clothes-4-You coat sales to make predictions.:–22.9
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Is the sale of 90 shoes a reliable prediction when the temperature is 80°F?Yes, as input increases the output increases.Yes, as input increases the output decreases.✔ No, there’s no association between the variables.Can not be determined because it is an extrapolation.

A
Yes, as input increases the output increases.
B
Yes, as input increases the output decreases.
C
✔ No, there’s no association between the variables.
D
Can not be determined because it is an extrapolation.

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