Question

Perform linear regression. What is the linear equation? Round to the nearest whole number.

Short answer

The linear equation$\text{\# AIDS cases diagnosed}=-3448225+1750\text{(year)}$

Step-by-step solution

Given Information

We have to find the linear equation

Linear Regression in Minitab 

Perform linear regression in Minitab by following the steps shown below:

1. Enter data in Minitab worksheet.

2. Go to Stat and click on Regression. The dialog box will appear.

3. In the dialog box, enter the response variable as the number of AIDS cases diagnosed and enter predictors as a year.

Output

Click OK to get output as shown below

The linear equation is shown below :$\text{\# AIDS cases diagnosed}=-3448225+1750\text{(year)}$