1.
using the tables provided, create a scatterplot of the closing stock price each week for apple and southwest over the
twenty-day trading period. be sure to set up your scatterplots using appropriate labels on each axis and choosing
appropriate interval.
2. determine the equation for the line of best fit for your scatterplot. write the equation and graph the line on your
scatterplot.
3.
create a residual plot for your graph and explain why a linear model is or is not appropriate for the date
4.
if you had $5000 to invest at the currently traded price (as of 8/2/19), determine what your return on investment would
be for your company after 8 trading weeks. how much would you expect to have after 12 trading weeks? keep in mind
that the stock market does not trade on weekends or holidays)
5.
compare the results of your analysis of each company and write a summary of which stock would be the better
investment. make sure you cite specific reasons from your data, regression model, or residual plot.