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8.161 Understanding Residuals as Model Error Worksheet

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8.161 Understanding Residuals as Model Error - Which residual (observed minus predicted) is correct for the data point and model given? (CCSS 8.SP.A.3; CA 8.SP.A.3; MA 8.SP.A.3)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Hard
For one point in a headphone test, the prediction is 10.25 and the observation is 10.5. Which answer gives the residual?
A-1.5
B2
C2.25
D0.25
Solution & Explanation:Residual = observed - predicted = 10.5 - 10.25 = 0.25. The positive residual means the point is above the model.
Problem 2Difficulty: Hard
A data table for a cafeteria waste study has the entry x = 16; observed y = 29.75. Using the model y = 1.6x + 5.25, find the residual. Here, x represents days measured and y represents kilograms of waste. Give the residual as a signed number.
Solution & Explanation:First find the predicted value: y = 1.6x + 5.25 gives y = 30.85 when x = 16. Then residual = observed - predicted = 29.75 - 30.85 = -1.1.
Problem 3Difficulty: Hard
For a weather station log, use the linear model y = -1.6x + 26.75. If the observed point is (10, 14.25), which residual is correct?
A3.5
B1.75
C1.5
D5.5
Solution & Explanation:First find the predicted value: y = -1.6x + 26.75 gives y = 10.75 when x = 10. Then residual = observed - predicted = 14.25 - 10.75 = 3.5.

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