The Relationship Between Hours of Preparation and Average Score on a Field

question 13

Multiple Choice

The relationship between hours of preparation and average score on a field exam routinely administered Friday and Saturday evenings is captured in this plot. Which of these statements is best?

• A)^{A linear transformation would permit a good regression line fit.}
• B)A squared transformation would permit a good regression fit.
• C)A cubic transformation would permit a good regression fit.
• D)An inverse transformation would permit a good regression fit

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