A Linear Regression Model Was Estimated to Describe the Trend

question 7

Multiple Choice

A linear regression model was estimated to describe the trend in world population over time.Below is the plot of residuals versus predicted values.Which of the following re-expression of the data would be appropriate?

• A)Square the data values.
• B)Cube the data values.
• C)Use a logarithmic transformation.
• D)Use a geometric transformation.
• E)The data should not be transformed.

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