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Leaf-Mass Leaves Classification February 14, 2012 Abstract In this paper, we present a statistical model to estimate the leaf mass and classify various leaf shapes based on the data obtained through tree harvest and leaf removal of 21 urban trees. We first explain the diversification of leaf shapes and describe the relationship between leaf shapes and tree profile in order to define the correlation between tree profile and leaf shapes. In order to estimate leaf mass, we apply the regression analysis with four observed independent variables, which allows us to estimate the leaf-mass of a whole-tree. In order to classify leaves, we use hierarchical clustering method according to the dry leaf-mass by Wards Method. In this method we use the standard Euclidean distance as our principle of classification. Finally we obtain a regression model with vary high coefficient of determination and a good way to classify leaves. For office use only T1 ________________ T2 ________________ T3 ________________ T4 ________________ Team Control Number ? Problem ChosenA For office use only F1 ________________ F2 ________________ F3 ________________ F4 ________________ 2012 Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) Summary Sheet (Attach a copy of this page to each copy of your solution paper.) Type a summary of your results on this page. Do not includethe name of your school, advisor, or team members on this page.  Dear Editors, By operating and analyzing the experimental data, we have set up an optimized regression model to estimate leaf mass, and have classified leaves into several specific groups depending on a reasonable criterion. More importantly, we have noticed some reasonable results. To begin with, a classic regression model is cited to uncover the ambiguous relationship between tree forms and leaf shapes. As a matter of fact, the leaf shapes are negatively correlated to the tree forms, and the result enables to expose the tr