TM 5-6675-325-14
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Display
-118,290.6295
61.1612
(6) Linear estimation.
predicted value for y (denoted
The y-intercept of the line.
Slope of the line.
With data accumulated in registers R.O through R.5 a
y) can be calculated by keying in a new value for x
Example:
With data intact from previous example in registers R.O through R.5
to predict demand for motor fuel for the years 1980 and 2000, key in new x values
and press Ill ~ .
To determine the year that the demand for motor fuel is expected
to pass 3,500 million barrels,
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Display
2,808.6264
Predicted demand in millions
of barrels for the year 1980.
4,031.8512
Predicted demand in millions
of barrels for the year 2000.
1,991.3041
The demand is expected to pass
3,500 million barrels during
1992.
(7) Correlation coefficient.
Both linear regression and linear estimation
presume that the relationship between x and y data values can be approximated, to
some degree, by a linear function (a straight line). H (correlation coefficient)
can be used to determine how closely the data “fits” a straight line. The correla-
tion coefficient can range from r = + 1 to r = - 1. At r = + 1, data falls exactly
onto a straight line with positive slope.
While at r = -1, data falls exactly onto
a straight line with negative slope. At r = O, data cannot be approximated by a
straight line.
Example:
To calculate the correlation coefficient for previous example press:
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Display
0.9931
The data very closely
approximates a straight line.
7-7. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.
This equipment is designed for
operation only in a controlled environment.
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