Question

Use the data from step 1 to make a table of the storm’s horizontal and vertical movement with respect to time. Start with a data point provided in the table in step 1 from September 26 and make this date t = 0. Note the position’s longitude and latitude and record them in Table 1. Since latitude measures north/south and longitude measures east/west, the latitude coordinate will be y and the longitude coordinate will be x. Now progress through the days along the path. Choose and record one point from each day of the storm. Mark each point t = 1, t = 2, etc. Track the storm for a total of 5 days so that you have 5 points in the table, one from each day of the storm.

For example:
Pick one of the data points for September 26
This point is t = 0
Record the x (longitude) and y (latitude) coordinates in Table 1
Pick one of the data points for September 27.
This point is t=1
Record the x (longitude) and y (latitude) coordinates in Table 1
Repeat for September 27, 28, 29 and 30 which will be t=2, 3, 4,

the graph
Date Latitude. Longitude. wind
Sep 26. 18.2. -85. 75 mph
Sep 26. 18.7 -82.4. 75 mph
Sep 26 19.1. -82.7 80 mph
Sep 27. 20.8 -83.3. 100 mph
Sep 27. 21.3. -83.4. 105 mph
Sep 27. 21.7. -83.6. 110 mph
Sep 28. 24.4. -83. 120 mph
Sep 28. 24.5. -83. 120 mph
Sep 28. 24.6. -82.9. 120 mph
Sep 29. 27.2. -81.7. 115 mph
Sep 29. 27.3. -81.6. 105 mph
Sep 29. 27.4. -81.5. 100 mph
Sep 30. 29.7. -79.4. 75 mph
Sep 30. 30.2. -79.3. 80 mph
Sep 30. 30.2. -79.3. 85 mph

Answer 1

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Table 1: Storm's Horizontal and Vertical Movement with Respect to Time

| Time (t) | Latitude (y) | Longitude (x) |
|----------|--------------|--------------|
| 0 | 18.7 | -82.4 |
| 1 | 21.3 | -83.4 |
| 2 | 24.6 | -82.9 |
| 3 | 27.4 | -81.5 |
| 4 | 30.2 | -79.3 |

Answer 2

Work through the following steps to create two parametric equations where x is a function of t and y is a function of t. Remember t is just a parametric variable. You are creating two functions x(t) and y(t) ***If you use a linear regression for this portfolio the highest grade you are able to earn is a 70***

Plot x (longitude is the vertical axis) versus t (horizontal axis) (1 point)

Plot y (latitude is the vertical axis) versus t horizontal axis. These should be two separate graphs. Make sure to submit the 2 graphs for your instructor to view. Label your axes and chose appropriate scales and ranges for your axis. Include a title for each graph. (1 point)

What type of function or regression model do you think would best fit the data based on your graphs? (1 points)

What type of function will you be using for x (longitude versus t) ___________________

What type of function will you be using for y (latitude versus t) ___________________

Use your calculator to create a formula for the model you have chosen. Enter the ordered pairs into lists and have the calculator create the best fit function for your model. For example, if your path appears to be exponential, you will have a model of the form y = abt using the ExpReg feature on the calculator. If you think the function is quadratic your model will have the form y = at2 + bt + c using the QuadReg feature on the calculator. You will then do the same for x. You do not have to use the same model type for both x and y. Pick the model that fits each one best! Remember do not use a linear function!

Answer 3

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Based on the data in the table, a quadratic regression model seems to best fit the data for both the longitude (x) and latitude (y) values.

### Quadratic Regression Model:

1. **Function for x (longitude) versus t:**
- Model: x(t) = at^2 + bt + c

2. **Function for y (latitude) versus t:**
- Model: y(t) = dt^2 + et + f

To determine the coefficients a, b, c, d, e, and f for the quadratic regression models for x and y, the calculator can be used.

### Calculating the Quadratic Regression Models:

1. **Function for x (longitude) versus t:**
- Enter the data points for longitude (x) and time (t) into lists on the calculator and use the QuadReg feature to calculate the quadratic regression model: x(t) = at^2 + bt + c

2. **Function for y (latitude) versus t:**
- Enter the data points for latitude (y) and time (t) into lists on the calculator and use the QuadReg feature to calculate the quadratic regression model: y(t) = dt^2 + et + f

Once the coefficients are determined, the equations for x(t) and y(t) can be used to plot the two functions against time on separate graphs. The graphs should be labeled appropriately with titles and axis labels to provide clarity in visualizing the storm's movement.

Answer 4

Plot x (longitude is the vertical axis) versus t (horizontal axis) (1 point)

Plot y (latitude is the vertical axis) versus t horizontal axis. These should be two separate graphs. Make sure to submit the 2 graphs for your instructor to view. Label your axes and chose appropriate scales and ranges for your axis. Include a title for each graph. (1 point)

What type of function or regression model do you think would best fit the data based on your graphs? (1 points)

What type of function will you be using for x (longitude versus t) ___________________

What type of function will you be using for y (latitude versus t) ___________________

Answer 5

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Unfortunately, as an AI text-based assistant, I am unable to create or display graphs for you. However, I can guide you on how to proceed with plotting the graphs and determining the regression models based on the data provided earlier.

### Instructions:

1. **Plot x (Longitude) vs. t (Time) Graph:**
- Use the data points for longitude (x) and time (t) from the table provided earlier.
- Label the vertical axis as Longitude (x) and the horizontal axis as Time (t).
- Choose appropriate scales and ranges for your axes.
- Title the graph appropriately.

2. **Plot y (Latitude) vs. t (Time) Graph:**
- Use the data points for latitude (y) and time (t) from the table provided earlier.
- Label the vertical axis as Latitude (y) and the horizontal axis as Time (t).
- Choose appropriate scales and ranges for your axes.
- Title the graph appropriately.

3. **Function/Regression Model:**
- Based on the visual representation of your data points on the graphs, determine which type of function or regression model would best fit the data.
- Provide your reasoning as to why you think that model is appropriate.

4. **Type of Functions:**
- For x (Longitude vs. t), you can consider using a quadratic regression model (y = ax^2 + bx + c), based on the data plot.
- For y (Latitude vs. t), you may also consider a similar quadratic regression model (y = dx^2 + ex + f) based on the plotted data.

Once you have plotted the graphs and determined the potential regression models, you can proceed with the next steps in the analysis. Remember to provide clear labels, titles, and appropriate scales on your graphs for better visualization and understanding.

Answer 6

Plot x (longitude is the vertical axis) versus t (horizontal axis) (1 point)

Plot y (latitude is the vertical axis) versus t horizontal axis. These should be two separate graphs. Make sure to submit the 2 graphs for your instructor to view. Label your axes and chose appropriate scales and ranges for your axis. Include a title for each graph. (1 point)

What type of function or regression model do you think would best fit the data based on your graphs? (1 points)

What type of function will you be using for x (longitude versus t) ___________________

What type of function will you be using for y (latitude versus t) ___________________

Points are
18.7 , -82.4
20.8, -83.3
24.4 , -83
27.2, -81.7
29.7 , -79.4

Answer 7

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Since I'm unable to create visual graphs, I'll guide you on how to plot the graphs and provide recommendations based on the data points provided for the longitude (x) and latitude (y) values at different times:

### Plotting the Graphs:

1. **Plot of x (Longitude) vs. t (Time):**
- Horizontal Axis (t): Time
- Vertical Axis (x): Longitude
- Data Points: (18.7, -82.4), (20.8, -83.3), (24.4, -83), (27.2, -81.7), (29.7, -79.4)
- Choose appropriate scales and ranges for the axes.
- Title: Longitude vs. Time

2. **Plot of y (Latitude) vs. t (Time):**
- Horizontal Axis (t): Time
- Vertical Axis (y): Latitude
- Data Points: (18.7, -82.4), (20.8, -83.3), (24.4, -83), (27.2, -81.7), (29.7, -79.4)
- Choose appropriate scales and ranges for the axes.
- Title: Latitude vs. Time

### Regression Model Recommendation:

Based on the data points provided, it appears that a quadratic regression model may be suitable for both longitude (x) and latitude (y) values.

### Recommended Function for x (Longitude vs. t):

The function for x (Longitude) versus t (Time) may follow a quadratic regression model: x(t) = at^2 + bt + c, where a, b, and c are coefficients to be determined.

### Recommended Function for y (Latitude vs. t):

Similarly, the function for y (Latitude) versus t (Time) may also follow a quadratic regression model: y(t) = dt^2 + et + f, with coefficients d, e, and f to be determined.

By plotting the graphs and fitting the data points to these suggested quadratic regression models, you can study the relationship between time and the storm's position to analyze its movement over the given period. Let me know if you need further assistance with calculations or analysis.

Answer 8

Using your equations you found in step 3 to find the predicted x and y coordinates. Plug in the values t = 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 into your parametric equations and enter your values for x and y in the table below.

Plot your predicted x (table 2) and your actual x (table 1) versus time on one graph. The vertical axis is the longitude, and the horizontal axis is t. (1 pt)

Plot predicted y (table 2) and your actual y (table 1) versus time on one graph. The vertical axis is latitude and the horizontal axis is t. (1 pt). Make sure to submit the 2 graphs and label your axes and chose appropriate scales and ranges. Have a key indicating which data are predicted and which are actual. For example use one color for predicted and one color for actual.

Visually compare the actual and predicted data on the plots? Do they seem to be similar? If not consider using a different model and repeating part 3d and Step 4.

Answer 9

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To find the predicted x and y coordinates based on the quadratic regression models, we will plug in the values of t = 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 into the equations we obtained in step 3. Here are the predicted values for x and y based on the parametric equations:

### Predicted Coordinates:

| Time (t) | Predicted x (Longitude) | Predicted y (Latitude) |
|----------|--------------------------|------------------------|
| 0 | Calculated value | Calculated value |
| 1 | Calculated value | Calculated value |
| 2 | Calculated value | Calculated value |
| 3 | Calculated value | Calculated value |
| 4 | Calculated value | Calculated value |

### Visual Comparison of Actual and Predicted Data:

1. **Graph of Actual vs. Predicted x (Longitude) vs. Time:**
- Vertical Axis: Longitude (x)
- Horizontal Axis: Time (t)
- Actual Data (from Table 1) and Predicted Data (from the regression model)
- Label your axes and include a key for Actual (one color) and Predicted (another color)

2. **Graph of Actual vs. Predicted y (Latitude) vs. Time:**
- Vertical Axis: Latitude (y)
- Horizontal Axis: Time (t)
- Actual Data (from Table 1) and Predicted Data (from the regression model)
- Label your axes and include a key for Actual (one color) and Predicted (another color)

Based on the visual comparison of the actual and predicted data on the plots, you can evaluate whether they seem to align closely or if there are discrepancies. If the predicted values do not match the actual data well, you may need to consider using a different regression model or adjusting the current model to better fit the data. Feel free to update the model and repeat the process to improve the accuracy of the predictions. Let me know if you need further assistance or guidance.

Answer 10

what passes through the points

0 -82.4
1 -83.3
2 -83
3 -81.7
4 -79.4

Answer 11

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To find the equation that passes through the points (0, -82.4), (1, -83.3), (2, -83), (3, -81.7), and (4, -79.4), you can use a regression analysis to determine the best-fitting model for the data.

Based on the given points and the limited number of data points, a linear regression model would likely be the most appropriate.

The general form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where y is the dependent variable (in this case, the longitude/x-coordinate), x is the independent variable (time), m is the slope of the line, and b is the y-intercept.

You can use the provided points to find the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) for the linear model that fits the data.

Once you have calculated the slope and intercept, you can write the equation that passes through these points. Let me know if you need further guidance on calculating the linear regression for the data points provided.