:timber yield is approximately equal to the volume of a tree, however, this value is difficult to measure without first cutting the tree down. instead, other variables, such as height and diameter, may be used to predict a tree's volume and yield. researchers wanting to understand the relationship between these variables for black cherry trees collected data from 31 such trees in the allegheny national forest, pennsylvania. height is measured in feet, diameter in inches (at 54 inches above ground), and volume in cubic feet. (hand, 1994)

estimate std. error t value p(> |t|)
(intercept) -57.99 8.64 -6.71 0.00
height 0.34 0.13 2.61 0.01
diameter 4.71 0.26 17.82
(c) are each of the predictors, "height" and "diameter" significant predictors of volume? pick one

only diameter is a significant predictor since it has the smallest p-value

yes, since the p-values associated with each predictor are less than 0.05

no, since the p-values associated with each predictor are less than 0.05

(d) how much volume is expected from a tree that measures 79 feet tall and has a diameter of 11.3 inches?