The weight, y, in pounds, of kittens was tracked for the first 8 weeks after birth, where t represents the number of weeks after birth. The linear model representing this relationship is ŷ = 1.7+1.48t. David wanted to predict the weight of a kitten at 10 weeks. What is this an example of, and is this method a best practice for prediction? Explain your reasoning. O This is an example of extrapolation. Extrapolation is a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is accurate even though 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks. O This is an example of extrapolation. Extrapolation is not a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is not accurate because 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks. O This is an example of linear modeling. Linear modeling is a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is accurate even though 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks.

The weight, y, in pounds, of kittens was tracked for the first 8 weeks after birth, where t represents the number of weeks after birth. The linear model representing this relationship is ŷ = 1.7+1.48t. David wanted to predict the weight of a kitten at 10 weeks. What is this an example of, and is this method a best practice for prediction? Explain your reasoning. O This is an example of extrapolation. Extrapolation is a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is accurate even though 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks. O This is an example of extrapolation. Extrapolation is not a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is not accurate because 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks. O This is an example of linear modeling. Linear modeling is a best practice for prediction, as the prediction is accurate even though 10 weeks is outside the given interval of 8 weeks.

Calculus For The Life Sciences

2nd Edition

ISBN:9780321964038

Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter1: Functions

Section1.CR: Chapter 1 Review

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