c) What is the interpretation of the rate of change? Clearly state the units for the slope and write a sentence explaining what the rate of change tells us n this case.

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3. Finally, think about the following applied situation:
An economist wants to estimate a line that relates personal consumption
C and disposable income I. The economist interviews a few households and
obtains the following data:
Income
Consumption
(thousands of dollars)
(thousands of dollars)
20
18
18
13
27
21
36
27
37
26
45
36
50
39
c) What is the interpretation of the rate of change? Clearly state the units
for the slope and write a sentence explaining what the rate of change tells us
in this case.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Finally, think about the following applied situation: An economist wants to estimate a line that relates personal consumption C and disposable income I. The economist interviews a few households and obtains the following data: Income Consumption (thousands of dollars) (thousands of dollars) 20 18 18 13 27 21 36 27 37 26 45 36 50 39 c) What is the interpretation of the rate of change? Clearly state the units for the slope and write a sentence explaining what the rate of change tells us in this case.
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