Step 3: Create a Mathematical Model
Work through the following steps to create two parametric equations where x is a function of t and y is a function of t. Remember t is just a parametric variable. You are creating two functions x(t) and y(t) ***If you use a linear regression for this portfolio the highest grade you are able to earn is a 70***
Plot x (longitude is the vertical axis) versus t (horizontal axis) (1 point)
The best fit function for y (latitude versus t) seems to be a linear function.
Plot y (latitude is the vertical axis) versus t horizontal axis. These should be two separate graphs. Make sure to submit the 2 graphs for your instructor to view. Label your axes and chose appropriate scales and ranges for your axis. Include a title for each graph. (1 point)
What type of function or regression model do you think would best fit the data based on your graphs? (1 points)
What type of function will you be using for x (longitude versus t) ___________________
What type of function will you be using for y (latitude versus t) ___________________
Based on the graphs, it seems like a linear function would best fit the data for both x (longitude) versus t and y (latitude) versus t.
For x (longitude) versus t, I will be using a linear function.
For y (latitude) versus t, I will also be using a linear function.