10-20 Statistics aplet
Calculating predicted values
The functions PREDX and PREDY estimate (predict) values 
for X or Y given a hypothetical value for the other. The 
estimation is made based on the curve that has been 
calculated to fit the data according to the specified fit.
Find predicted 
values
1. In Plot view, draw the regression curve for the data 
set.
2. Press   to move to the regression curve. 
3. Press   and enter the value of X. The cursor 
jumps to the specified point on the curve and the 
coordinate display shows X and the predicted value 
of Y.
In HOME:
• Enter PREDX(y-value)   to find the predicted 
value for the independent variable given a 
hypothetical dependent value. 
Displays ZOOM menu.
Turns trace mode on/off. The white 
box appears next to the option when 
Trace mode is active.
Turns fit mode on or off. Turning   
on draws a curve to fit the data points 
according to the current regression 
model. 
 (2var 
statistics only)
Enables you to specify a value on the 
line of best fit to jump to or a data 
point number to jump to. 
Displays the equation of the 
regression curve.
Hides and displays the menu key 
labels. When the labels are hidden, 
any menu key displays the (x,y) 
coordinates. Pressing   
redisplays the menu labels.
Key Meaning  (Continued)
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