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Lesson 19.5A Scatter Plots and Fitted Quadratic Curves Stopping Distances

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Using Desmos, we will create a scatter plot of the provided data about stopping distances. We will then use the regression capabilities of Desmos to create a quadratic model that represents stopping distances.
Using Desmos, we will create a scatter plot of the provided data about stopping distances. We will then use the regression capabilities of Desmos to create a quadratic model that represents stopping distances.
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Question 1
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Use the data to create a scatter plot on Desmos. Take a screen shot of your scatter plot and submit it below.

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Question 2
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Using Desmos, create a quadratic regression model with your data. Take a screen shot of your model in Desmos and paste it in the show your work window.

Question 3
3.

Type out the Quadratic Model that represents your data.

Question 4
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What is the correlation coefficient for your Quadratic Model? This is the R Squared value.

Question 5
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Using Desmos, create a linear regression model with your data. Take a screen shot of your model in Desmos and paste it in the show your work window.

Question 6
6.

Type out the Linear Model that represents your data.

Question 7
7.

What is the correlation coefficient for your Linear Model? This is the R Squared value.

Question 8
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Which model do you think best matches your data? Justify your reasoning using the R Squared correlation coefficient.

Use the model that you chose in #8, to answer the following questions.
Question 9
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What is the stopping distance if you are traveling 25 mph?

Question 10
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What is the stopping distance if you are traveling 75 mph?

Question 11
11.

What is the stopping distance if you are traveling 100 mph?

Question 12
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Suppose a car took 500 feet to brake. Use your model to calculate how fast the car was going when the braking began.