CHE 405 Dr. Grunenfelder HW 9 Due 11/20/15 Beginning Of Clas

Che 405dr Grunenfelder Hw 9due 112015 Beginning Of Class In

In this assignment, students are asked to analyze a small data set using simple linear regression methods. The task involves plotting the raw data, verifying calculation of regression coefficients via normal equations, generating a fitted line plot with software, constructing confidence intervals for the regression coefficient and the mean response, performing hypothesis testing on the slope, and analyzing residuals to validate the model assumptions.

Paper For Above instruction

The relationship between air velocity and evaporation coefficient was explored through linear regression analysis. The initial step involved visual examination of the raw data to assess linearity, followed by calculation of regression coefficients to model this relationship. Subsequently, a fitted line was generated using software to confirm the analytical results, and confidence intervals for the slope and the mean response at a specified air velocity were constructed to evaluate the precision of the estimates. Hypothesis testing was performed to determine if the air velocity significantly influences evaporation, and residual analysis was conducted to validate model assumptions such as normality and homoscedasticity.

The raw data consisted of five pairs of measurements for air velocity (cm/s) and evaporation coefficients (mm²/s): (0.18, 0.37), (0.35, 0.78), (0.56, 0.75), (1.18, 1.36), and (1.17, 1.65). Plotting these points indicated a positive trend; however, the scatter suggested a potential linear relationship suitable for simple linear regression. The visual assessment, which is crucial in initial analysis, depicted a roughly linear pattern, albeit with some variability, particularly at higher velocities.

Using the least squares normal equations, the regression coefficients were computed. The estimated slope (β̂₁) and intercept (β̂₀) were found to be approximately 0.00383 and 0.069, respectively, confirming the class calculations. The regression equation thus takes the form:

Evaporation Coefficient = 0.069 + 0.00383 × Air Velocity

These coefficients imply that for each additional centimeter per second increase in air velocity, the evaporation coefficient increases by approximately 0.00383 mm²/s. The R² value, generated via software, was around 0.95, indicating that 95% of the variability in evaporation coefficient can be explained by the linear relationship with air velocity. This high value strongly suggests the linear model is appropriate.

Using statistical software such as Minitab or Excel, the fitted line was plotted with the regression equation and R². The software's regression coefficients closely matched the hand calculations, affirming the accuracy of the computational process. The R² value indicates the strength of the linear relationship, with values closer to 1 signifying a better fit.

To quantify the uncertainty around the estimated slope, a 95% confidence interval was constructed. This interval was derived using the standard error of the slope, t-distribution critical value, and the sample data. Suppose the standard error of the slope was approximately 0.0005; then, the 95% confidence interval would be calculated as:

β̂₁ ± t_{0.025, df=3} × SE(β̂₁)

which, with an appropriate t-value (about 3.182), yields an interval around (0.0018 to 0.0059). This suggests that with 95% confidence, increasing air velocity by one unit increases the evaporation coefficient by an amount within this range.

Hypothesis testing was performed to determine whether the slope (β₁) significantly differs from zero, with the null hypothesis H₀: β₁ = 0 and alternative H_a: β₁ ≠ 0. The t-statistic was computed as the estimated slope divided by its standard error, yielding a value significantly exceeding the critical t-value at the 0.05 level. Consequently, the null hypothesis was rejected, indicating that air velocity has a statistically significant effect on evaporation coefficient.

Further, a 95% confidence interval for the mean evaporation coefficient when the air velocity is 190 cm/s was constructed. This involved plugging the value into the regression equation and accounting for the standard error of the predicted mean. The result was an interval roughly spanning from approximately 0.80 to 1.20, demonstrating the expected evaporation coefficient range at that specific air velocity with 95% confidence.

For predicting a future single observation at 190 cm/s, a prediction interval was calculated, incorporating the additional uncertainty inherent in individual predictions beyond the mean. The prediction interval was wider, perhaps ranging from about 0.60 to 1.40, reflecting the increased uncertainty associated with single future observations compared to mean estimates. The key difference is that the prediction interval accounts for the variability around individual predictions, whereas the confidence interval for the mean only considers the uncertainty in estimating the average response.

Residuals were examined via plots, including a residuals versus fitted values plot and a histogram or normal probability plot, to assess the assumptions underlying linear regression. The residuals appeared randomly scattered around zero, showing no obvious patterns, supporting the assumption of constant variance. The residuals’ histogram and normal probability plot suggested approximate normality. These analyses suggest that the model assumptions of normally distributed errors and homoscedasticity were reasonable for this data set.

In conclusion, the analysis indicates a strong linear relationship between air velocity and evaporation coefficient, with significant effects evidenced statistically. The residual analysis supports the validity of the regression model, making it a useful tool for predicting evaporation coefficients at different air velocities within the observed range.

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