5932 Interpolation & Extrapolation

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5932 Interpolation & Extrapolation - Quiz

Testing your knowledge of interpolation and extrapolation. Remember - look out for changes in the unit of measure when you are answer your questions.

Questions and Answers

1.

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 5 is an example of:
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
A. Interpolation

Explanation
Interpolation is a prediction that comes from data INSIDE the collected data.

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2.

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 5 is an example of:
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
A. Interpolation

Explanation
Interpolation is a prediction that comes from data INSIDE the collected data.

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3.

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 15 is an example of:
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data.

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4.

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict which week the batsman will first score over 100 runs is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data.

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5.

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the length of an egg that is 10cm in diameter is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data. 10cm, not 10mm :)

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6.

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the diameter of an egg that is 17cm in length is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data. 17cm, not 17mm :)

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7.

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the length of an egg that is 9cm in diameter is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data. 9cm, not 9mm :)

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8.

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 10 minutes is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
A. Interpolation

Explanation
Interpolation is a prediction that comes from data INSIDE the collected data.

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9.

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 90 minutes is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
B. Extrapolation

Explanation
Extrapolation is a prediction that comes from data OUTSIDE the collected data.

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10.

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 70 minutes is an example of :
- A.
  
  Interpolation
- B.
  
  Extrapolation
Correct Answer
A. Interpolation

Explanation
Interpolation is a prediction that comes from data INSIDE the collected data.

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5932 Interpolation & Extrapolation

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 5 is an example of:

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 5 is an example of:

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of weeks in week 15 is an example of:

The graph above shows the improvement in scores of a batsman over a series of weeks. Using the linear regression line to predict which week the batsman will first score over 100 runs is an example of :

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the length of an egg that is 10cm in diameter is an example of :

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the diameter of an egg that is 17cm in length is an example of :

The graph above shows diameter and length of bird eggs found in a nest. Using the linear regression line to predict the length of an egg that is 9cm in diameter is an example of :

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 10 minutes is an example of :

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 90 minutes is an example of :

The graph above shows the study time of a student and the number of errors they make. Using the linear regression line to predict the number of errors made by a student who studies for 70 minutes is an example of :