Student Population Growth Predictions

The video tutorial explains the growth of Valley College's student population from 1995 to 2010, calculating the growth amount, duration, and average annual growth. It then develops a predictive equation using linear equations to estimate future populations, providing examples for 1993 and 2015. The tutorial emphasizes that predictions are based on average growth rates and may vary in reality.

What was the increase in the number of students at Valley College from 1995 to 2010?

• 1,875 students

• 2,000 students

• 2,500 students

• 1,500 students

How many years did it take for the student population to grow from 1995 to 2010?

• 25 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What is the average annual growth in student population from 1995 to 2010?

• 150 students per year

• 125 students per year

• 100 students per year

• 175 students per year

Which form of equation is used to predict the student population in future years?

• Logarithmic equation

• Quadratic equation

• Slope-intercept form

• Exponential equation

What is the slope in the prediction equation for student population growth?

• 125

• 175

• 150

• 100

In the prediction equation, what does the variable 'T' represent?

• Total population

• Time in years after 1990

• Time in years after 2000

• Total growth

What is the predicted student population for the year 1993?

• 9,500 students

• 10,000 students

• 9,004 students

• 8,500 students

How many years after 1990 is the year 2015?

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 25 years

• 20 years

What is the predicted student population for the year 2015?

• 11,000 students

• 11,500 students

• 12,000 students

• 11,754 students

What should be kept in mind about the predictions made using the average growth rate?

• They are exact numbers.

• They are estimates and actual growth may vary.

• They are always lower than actual numbers.

• They are always higher than actual numbers.