Linear regression & correlation worksheet with answers

Free printable Linear regression & correlation worksheet: 6 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy
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The table gives 6 paired observations of x = advertising spend in k€ and y = sales in k€. Use the least-squares line ŷ = a + b·x. Find the intercept a.

n = 6
a =
2.Easy
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The table gives 6 paired observations of x = hours studied and y = exam score. Use the least-squares line ŷ = a + b·x. Find the slope b.

n = 6
b =
3.Medium
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The table gives 5 paired observations of x = hours studied and y = exam score. Find Pearson's correlation coefficient r.

n = 5
r =
4.Medium
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The table gives 6 paired observations of x = load in kN and y = extension in mm. Find Pearson's correlation coefficient r.

n = 6
r =
5.Hard
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The table gives 6 paired observations of x = hours studied and y = exam score. Use the least-squares line ŷ = a + b·x. For which value x does the line predict ŷ = 70?

n = 6ŷ = 70
x =
6.Hard
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The table gives 6 paired observations of x = advertising spend in k€ and y = sales in k€. Use the least-squares line ŷ = a + b·x. Predict ŷ for x = 2.

n = 6x = 2
ŷ =

Answer key

  1. 1. a = 32.18
  2. 2. b = 6.257
  3. 3. r = 0.9257
  4. 4. r = 0.9901
  5. 5. x = 8.205
  6. 6. ŷ = 35.46

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