9-2 Statistics
Getting Started is a fast-paced introduction. Read the chapter for details.
Determine a linear equation to fit the data below. Enter the data, and perform a
linear regression. Then plot the data. Predict how many buildings of more than
12 stories you would expect to find in a city of 300 thousand people.
Population in Thousands Buildings > 12 Stories
150 4
500 31
800 42
250 9
550 20
750 55
1. To clear any existing lists, press A 4 to copy
CLRLIST to the Home screen.
2. Press 2 ¢ b 2 £ b 2 ¤ b 2 t ¸.
The message DONE is displayed.
3. Press A 1 to display the STAT list editor. Enter
150 to represent 150,000 for the population of the
first city. As you type, the value is displayed on the
bottom line.
4. Press ¸. The value is shown in the first element
of L1, and the cursor moves to the second element in
the same list.
Getting Started: Building Height and City Size