CH 2 How to Do Curve Fitting with Linear Models

Write the project up as you would a science lab, sketching a picture for each step (letter) and showing your work. Scan your paper into your blog. Write a clear explanation of what you did using math vocabulary words. See An Example Student.

1. For the problem below choose a car and look up the mileage and for these speeds:

55,60,65,70,75, 80. 

Use this link:

http://www.mpgforspeed.com/

2. Record the information in a table like the one below on the worksheet. 

3. Answer questions 1 - 9 for the car you choose.

Min Ying - MINI Cooper.

David D - Ferrari California

Lan - Highlander

Eva - Nissan GTR

Michael D. - Nissan 350z 

Ashley - Lexus IS250

Melinda - Mercedes Benz

Kent - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 

John - 2011 Nissan Versa 

Thanh - 011 Fusion Sport (Ford) 

Ellie - Mercedes Guard 

Maryam - Mustang

Marina - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 

Emily - Lamborghini 

Marina - Mercedes Mclaren 

Sharmane - Lexus LFA

Using the calculator line of best fit: