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Residual plots that display a scatter of points equally above and below the horizontal axis, with no distinct pattern, signify that the regression curve is a good fit for the data. First, use what you have learned in this module to determine the regression curve that best fits the data given below. Next, use that regression curve to answer the subsequent questions.
Recent research and advancements in technology have discovered that, as people age, their average body temperatures are lower than those who are younger.
| Age (years) |
Average Body Temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 100.4 |
| 5 | 100.2 |
| 11 | 100.0 |
| 15 | 99.7 |
| 20 | 99.5 |
| 32 | 98.9 |
| 50 | 98.1 |
| 65 | 97.5 |
| 77 | 96.9 |
