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Derivation of Quadratic and Exponential Regression Models

The document describes the derivation of the quadratic regression equation, which models the relationship between an independent variable x and a dependent variable y using a parabolic curve represented by ŷ = a + b1x + b2x2, with coefficients estimated through the method of least squares. It also outlines the derivation of the exponential regression equation, expressed as ŷ = cdx, where y changes at a rate proportional to its current value, and constants c and d are estimated to minimize differences between observed and predicted values. Both methods involve analyzing data to derive the best-fitting model for prediction.

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Derivation of Quadratic and Exponential Regression Models

The document describes the derivation of the quadratic regression equation, which models the relationship between an independent variable x and a dependent variable y using a parabolic curve represented by ŷ = a + b1x + b2x2, with coefficients estimated through the method of least squares. It also outlines the derivation of the exponential regression equation, expressed as ŷ = cdx, where y changes at a rate proportional to its current value, and constants c and d are estimated to minimize differences between observed and predicted values. Both methods involve analyzing data to derive the best-fitting model for prediction.

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1.​ Briefly describe the derivation of the quadratic regression equation.

-​ The derivation of the quadratic regression equation in statistics involves


finding the best-fitting parabolic curve to model the relationship between
an independent variable x and a dependent variable y. The model is
represented by the equation ŷ = a + b1x + b2x2, where a and b are
coefficients that need to be estimated. To derive these coefficients, we use
the method of least squares to minimize the sum of the squared
differences between the observed values and the predicted values from
the quadratic equation. This process involves setting up a system of
equations based on partial derivatives with respect to a and b solving for
these coefficients to best fit the data, and thereby determining the
quadratic function that most accurately represents the underlying
relationship between the variables.

2.​ Briefly describe the derivation of the exponential regression equation.


-​ The exponential regression equation is used to model relationships where
the dependent variable y changes at a rate proportional to its current
value, resulting in exponential growth or decay. The equation is expressed
as ŷ = cdx, where ŷ is the estimated value of y for a given independent
variable x. In this equation, c and d are constants that need to be
estimated based on the data. To find these constants, you analyze the
data to minimize the differences between the observed values of y and the
values predicted by the model. This involves using nonlinear regression
methods or transforming the data to apply linear regression techniques.
Once c and d are determined, you can use the equation to predict ŷ for
any value of x, providing an estimate of the dependent variable based on
the exponential relationship defined by the model.

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