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We Used Transformations To Linearize

The document provides steps to use nonlinear regression in Excel to estimate parameters for a nonlinear model using given data. It describes selecting the predictor and response variables, running the regression, and interpreting the output to determine the best fit equation and correlation coefficient based on the coefficient values produced. A plot of the nonlinear model fit to the data is also developed.

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We Used Transformations To Linearize

The document provides steps to use nonlinear regression in Excel to estimate parameters for a nonlinear model using given data. It describes selecting the predictor and response variables, running the regression, and interpreting the output to determine the best fit equation and correlation coefficient based on the coefficient values produced. A plot of the nonlinear model fit to the data is also developed.

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Question

In Prob. 17.11 we used transformations to linearize and fit the following model:

Use nonlinear regression to estimate α4 and β4 based on the following data. Develop a plot of
your fit along with the data.

Answer
Step 1
Consider the following problem.
Use the following steps in the Excel to find the equation to fit the data provided in the textbook,
After creating a data table that has the independent and dependent variables, this table has to
have the data in columns, not rows, in order for the regression to work properly.
1. On the Data tab, click Data Analysis.
2. Select Regression and click OK.

3. Select the range. This is the predictor variable (also called dependent variable).
4. Select the x Range. These are the explanatory variables (also called independent variables).
These columns must be adjacent to each other.
5. Check Labels.
6. Select an Output Range.
7. Click OK.
Excel produces the following Summary Output,

The given equation is of the form,

The function can be linearized by dividing it by x and taking the natural logarithm to yield

Therefore, if the model holds, a plot of versus x should yield a straight line with an
intercept of and a slope of .
Thus,
From the above excel sheet,
The output is given in the coefficients column in the last set of output.
Here,

Therefore,

So, the regression equation is,

Hence, the best fit equation is,

Also,
The value of correlation coefficient is,

Step 2
The non linear model and the data can be plotted as shown below,

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