Suppose That You Were Presented with Data Showing the Association

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you were presented with data showing the association between days absent from class and final class average. Which of the following residual plots below suggests that the association between number of days absent from class and final class average is linear?

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Definitions:

Erode

The process by which natural forces such as water, wind, or ice wear away soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface.

Sea Level

The average height of the ocean's surface between high and low tide, used as a standard in measuring land elevation and ocean depth.

Velocity

The rate of change of an object's position with respect to a frame of reference, showing both speed and direction of the object.

Segment

A part or section of something that is separated or distinct from the whole.