Trained Monkeys

Keywords: linear regression, nonparametric regression

Description

Some handicapped people have access to trained monkey helpers that can perform household tasks like switching things on and off. This data set gives the number of tasks each of nine monkeys can perform along with the number of years the monkeys have been working with handicapped people.


	Variable		Description

	Name		Name of monkey
	Years		Number of years the monkey has worked with handicapped people
	Tasks		Number of tasks the monkey can perform

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Source

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 28, No.2, Spring 1991, pages 91-96.

The data was contributed by Rex Boggs, Glenmore State High School, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.

Analysis

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