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Regression Word Problems
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Suppose thot you ore on actuory for F. Bender's fnsuronce Agency. Your company plons to offer a senior citizen's occident policy, ond you must predict the likelihood of on qcqidq.nt os o f unction of the driver's age. From prevrous occrdent recot 'ds, you f ind the follo$rinq inf dent tolloping informotion:
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