5.08c Pearson: measure of straight-line fit

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OCR Further Statistics 2017 Specimen Q1
6 marks Moderate -0.8
The table below shows the typical stopping distances \(d\) metres for a particular car travelling at \(v\) miles per hour.
\(v\)203040506070
\(d\)132436527294
  1. State each of the following words that describe the variable \(v\). Independent \quad Dependent \quad Controlled \quad Response [1]
  2. Calculate the equation of the regression line of \(d\) on \(v\). [2]
  3. Use the equation found in part (ii) to estimate the typical stopping distance when this car is travelling at 45 miles per hour. [1]
It is given that the product moment correlation coefficient for the data is 0.990 correct to three significant figures.
  1. Explain whether your estimate found in part (iii) is reliable. [2]