Use the Following Information to Answer the Question

question 43

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question. Below is the scatterplot showing the association between miles driven in a semi truck (x) , and the amount of tread wear on the tires (y) . The residual plot of the data is also shown along with a QQ plot of the residuals.

-Based on the plots provided, choose the statement that best describes whether the condition for linearity does or does not hold for the linear regression model.

• A)The residual plot does not display a fan shape-- the residual plot is consistent with the claim of linearity.
• B)The residual plot shows no trend-- the residual plot is consistent with the claim of linearity.
• C)The residual plot shows a horizontal trend-- the residual plot is not consistent with the claim of linearity.
• D)The QQ plot mostly follows a straight line trend-- the QQ plot is consistent with the claim of linearity.

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Definitions:

Pupillary Opening

The adjustable opening at the center of the iris in the eye, which controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

Visual Stimuli

Objects or situations that are seen and stimulate the visual senses, often used in cognitive and perceptual research.

Monocular

Pertaining to, involving, or affecting only one eye.

Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

A part of the thalamus involved in the processing and relay of visual information from the retina to the visual cortex.