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Construct a scatterplot based on the provided data. Find the value of the linear correlation coefficient r and the critical value of r using α = 0.05, including an explanation of the method used to determine these values. Derive the regression equation with magnitude as the predictor variable, identifying the slope and y-intercept within this equation. Evaluate whether the regression equation is a good model for predicting earthquake depth based on magnitude, providing explanations. Calculate the predicted depth of an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0 using the regression model, specifying the units.

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Understanding the relationship between earthquake magnitude and depth is crucial for seismology and disaster preparedness. This analysis leverages statistical tools, including scatterplots, correlation coefficients, and regression analysis, to explore and quantify this relationship based on provided data points. The data set correlates earthquake magnitudes with their respective depths, allowing for graphical and mathematical modeling that can inform predictions of earthquake depth from magnitude measurements.

The first step involves constructing a scatterplot to visualize the data points, which helps identify the nature of the relationship—whether it is linear, nonlinear, or exhibits some other pattern. Visual inspection of a scatterplot can reveal tendencies such as clustering, outliers, or trends that influence subsequent statistical analysis. Based on this visualization, the strength and direction of the linear association can be further quantified through the computation of the Pearson correlation coefficient, r.

The correlation coefficient, r, measures the degree of linear association between the variables. Values of r range from -1 to 1, with values close to 1 indicating a strong positive linear relationship, values close to -1 indicating a strong negative relationship, and values near 0 suggesting no linear correlation. To determine whether this correlation is statistically significant at an alpha level of 0.05, the critical value of r is obtained from correlation tables based on the number of data points. If the absolute value of r exceeds the critical value, the correlation is considered statistically significant, indicating a meaningful linear association between earthquake magnitude and depth.

Following the assessment of correlation, the next step involves deriving the regression equation. Regression analysis models the relationship between the predictor variable, in this case, earthquake magnitude, and the response variable, earthquake depth. The resulting regression equation has the form:

Depth = (slope) × Magnitude + (y-intercept)

The slope indicates the expected change in earthquake depth for each unit increase in magnitude, while the y-intercept represents the estimated depth when the magnitude is zero (which may or may not be physically meaningful depending on the context).

From the regression output, the slope and intercept are identified explicitly. The significance of the regression model is evaluated through the analysis of residuals and goodness-of-fit measures such as R-squared values. A high R-squared suggests that a large proportion of the variability in earthquake depth can be explained by the magnitude, making the model a good fit. Conversely, a low R-squared indicates limited predictive power and lesser suitability as a predictive model.

To demonstrate the practical application of the regression model, the predicted depth of an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0 is calculated using the regression equation. This prediction (often denoted as θ) provides an estimate of depth in appropriate units, such as kilometers (km). The calculation involves substituting the magnitude into the regression formula and computing the corresponding depth.

In summary, analyzing the data through these statistical tools offers insight into the strength and nature of the relationship between earthquake magnitude and depth. These insights assist in developing predictive models, which can be valuable in early warning systems and hazard assessments. A thorough understanding of the statistical significance, model fit, and practical predictions allows for informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies in seismology.

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