Taller basketball players have a theoretical shooting advantagebecause it’s harder to block them. But can a player’s heightdetermine how well they shoot free throws, where there is nodefender?
Player Height (cm) | Free Throw ShootingPercentage |
188 | 74% |
208 | 80% |
186 | 75% |
190 | 76% |
211 | 85% |
205 | 90% |
214 | 88% |
200 | 80% |
a) Determine the coefficient of determinationand interpret its value.
b) What is the equation of the regression line?Keep three decimal places for calculated values.
c) Estimate the percentage of free throws a200cm tall player will make.
