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1. The table to the left shows the year and population (in millions) of
Texas. Using an exponential model, write an equation for the curve of
Year Population
best fit, then estimate the population of Texas in 2020.
1900 3.1
1920 4.6
1940 6.4
1960 9.5
1980 14.2

2. The table to the left shows the closing prices for the NASDAQ Stock
Closing
Year Index at the end of February during certain years. Using an
Price ($)
exponential model, write an equation for the curve of best fit, then
1992 633
estimate the year the closing price will reach $10,000.
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1994 793
1996 1,100
1998 1,771
2000 4,696

Female 3. The table to the left gives the percent of all workers who are female
Year
Workers (%) during selected years from 1970 to 2006. Using a logarithmic model,
1970 30.0 write an equation for the curve of best fit, then estimate the percent of
female workers in 2016.
1980 35.3
1985 37.9
1990 37.2
2006 41.5

Age Height 4. The table to the left shows the height (in feet) of a pine tree in the park.
When it was originally planted, it was one year old and had a height of
1 4
4 feet. Using a logarithmic model, write an equation for the curve of
2 6.3 best fit, then determine the age of the tree at 20 feet.
3 7.9
4 9.2
5 10.3

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Sketch each parent function.

Choosing the Linear (4:LinReg) Quadratic (5:QuadReg) Cubic (6:CubicReg)

BEST MODEL

Quartic (7:QuartReg) Exponential (0:ExpReg) Logarithmic (9:LnReg)

To determine the best model, use the correlation coefficient, r.

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The closer r is to -1 or 1, the better the fit. Make sure your

diagnostics are turned ON to see this value!
5. The table below shows the operating costs (in thousands of dollars) of a small business from 2000
to 2005. Which model would fit this data best: quadratic, quartic, or logarithmic? Using the
model, write a best-fit equation, then estimate the operation costs in 2008.

Year Costs
2000 2.3
2001 2.6
2002 3.1
2003 3.4
2004 4
2005 5.6

6. The table below shows the balance of Marissa’s savings account at the end of the year. Which
model would fit this data best: linear, cubic, or exponential? Using the model, write a best-fit
equation, then estimate the year the balance will reach $1,500.

Year Balance ($)

2009 500
2010 540
2011 583.20
2012 629.86
2013 680.24
2014 734.66

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