(A) One tree in this sample is 79 feet tall, has a diameter of 11.3 inches, and

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(A) One tree in this sample is 79 feet tall, has a diameter of 11.3 inches, and is 24.2 cubic feet in volume. Determine if the model overestimates or underestimates the volume of this tree.

(b) The model overestimates the volume of the tree.

(B) By how much does it over or underestimate the volume (to 2 decimal places)?

(a) The model underestimates the volume of the tree. Timber yield is approximately equal to the volume of a tree, however, this value is difficult to measure without first cutting the tree down. Instead, other variables, such as height and diameter, may be used to predict a tree's volume and yield. Researchers wanting to understand the relationship between these variables for black cherry trees collected data from 31 such trees in the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Height is measured in feet, diameter in inches (at 54 inches above ground), and volume in cubic feet. Coefficients Standard Error Stat P-value Intercept -57.99 height 0.34 diameter 4.71 8.64 0.13 0.26 6.7 0.00 2.61 0.01 17.82 0.00

Explanation / Answer

a) here from above regression equation:

predicted volume =-57.99+0.34*79+4.71*11.3=22.093

threfore (a) The model underestimates the volume of the tree.

b) underestimate the volume by amount =24.2-22.093 =2.11

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