If an exponential model was used to fit the data set below, which of the following would be the best prediction for the output of the model if the input was x=20?

The equation is found to be:

y(20) = 1241.34

Step-by-step explanation:

The given data is:

x:   3          7         11        14          17

y: 83      142      301     450      722

Now, we find sum summation values, relevant to the formula of exponential regression model, using calculator:

∑ ln y = 27.77305, ∑x ln y = 308.1494, ∑x = 52, ∑ x² = 664

and, n = no. of data points = 5

Now, we use formulae of exponential regression model to find out values of constant:

b = (n∑x lny - ∑x ∑ln y)/[n∑x² - (∑x)²]

b = [(5)(308.1494) - (52)(27.77305)]/[(5)(664) - (52)²]

b = 0.16

Now, for a;

a = (∑ln y - b∑x)/n

Therefore,

a = [(27.77305) - (0.16)(52)]/5

a = 3.9

For, α:

α = e^a = e^3.9

α = 50.6

So, the final equation of exponential regression model is given as:

Now, we find value of y for x = 20:

y(20) = (50.6) e^(0.16*20)

y(20) = 1241.34

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