Interpret the slope of given model

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It is difficult to determine a person's body fat percentage accurately without immersing him or her in water. Researchers hoping to find ways to make a good estimate immersed 20 male subjects, then measured their waists and recorded their weights.

a) Create a model to predict %Body Fat from Weight.

b) Do you think a linear model is appropriate? Explain.

c) Interpret the slope of your model.

d) Is your model likely to make reliable estimates? Explain.

e) What is the residual for a person who weighs 190 pounds and has 21% body fat?

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