The following data represent (hypothetical) energy consumption normalized to the year 1900. Plot the data. Test the model Q = ae^bx by plotting the transformed data. Estimate the parameters of the model graphically. x
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Year
1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Consumption Q
1.00 2.01 4.06 8.17 16.44 33.12 66.69 134.29 270.43 544.57 1096.63 Make an appropriate trunsformation to fit the model P aeh using Equation (3.4). Estimate a and h