This calculator performs Exponential Regression and produces an equation for the line of best fit for the provided predictor and response values. It also calculates the correlation coefficient.
The equation takes the form: \( y = A \cdot B^x \)
To use the calculator, provide a list of values for the predictor and the response, ensuring they are the same length, and then click the "Do Exponential Regression" button.
Exponential Regression Equation:
y = A · Bx
Correlation Coefficient (r):
Exponential Regression and Correlation Coefficient
The Exponential Regression finds the best-fit equation in the form:
This regression is useful for modeling relationships where the change in \(Y\) is proportional to \(B^x\). The correlation coefficient \(r\) tells us how well the model fits the data.
Correlation Coefficient Interpretation
You can interpret the correlation coefficient \(r\) as follows:
- 0.7 < |r| ≤ 1 — Strong correlation
- 0.4 < |r| < 0.7 — Moderate correlation
- 0.2 < |r| < 0.4 — Weak correlation
- 0 ≤ |r| < 0.2 — No correlation
Caveats and Conditions
- Log Transformation: Exponential regression typically involves log transformation of the response values (Y), assuming all Y values are positive. This transformation linearizes the exponential relationship, allowing for easier calculation of the regression parameters.
- Outliers: Large outliers can significantly distort the regression equation and the correlation coefficient.
- Non-Linear Relationships: Exponential regression is only suitable for relationships that follow the exponential pattern. Other relationships may not fit well.
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