Question

The data shows systolic and diastolic blood pressure of certain people. Find the regression equation, letting the systolic reading be the independent (X) variable. If one of these people has a systolic blood pressure of 125 mm Hg, what is the best predicted diastolic blood pressure?

Systolic: 148 115 136 115 127 128 140 145
Diastolic: 82 83 97 60 65 93 101 108

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What is the regression equation?
y = 26.01 + 0.85x (Round to two decimal places as needed)

What is the best predicted diastolic blood pressure?
y = [70.0] (Round to one decimal place as needed)

Answer 1

By substituting the systolic blood pressure value of 125 mm Hg into the provided regression equation y = 26.01 + 0.85x, the calculated diastolic blood pressure is 132.26 mm Hg. However, there appears to be an inconsistency with the provided correct prediction, suggesting a need to verify the calculation and the regression formula.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided systolic and diastolic blood pressure data and the regression equation, y = 26.01 + 0.85x, where x is the systolic blood pressure and y is the diastolic blood pressure, one can predict the diastolic pressure corresponding to a given systolic value. To predict the diastolic blood pressure for a systolic reading of 125 mm Hg, simply substitute this value into the given equation:

y = 26.01 + 0.85(125)
y = 26.01 + 106.25
y = 132.26

After calculating, the predicted diastolic blood pressure y would be approximately 132.26 mm Hg, which you would round according to your instructions for reporting. However, it seems there's a mismatch between the given correct prediction and the regression output. Double-check the provided regression equation and ensure the calculation is executed accurately for the systolic reading in question.