The Model $E ( y ) = \beta _ { 0 } + \beta _ { 1 } x$

question 9

Essay

The model $E ( y ) = \beta _ { 0 } + \beta _ { 1 } x$ was fit to a set of data, and the following plot of residuals against $x$ values was obtained.



Interpret the residual plot.

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Definitions:

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, marked by a shift from manual and artisanal work to mechanized manufacturing processes.

Pre-industrial Societies

Societies characterized by economies based on agriculture, fishing, and hunting, with limited technology and industrial development.

Real GDP

GDP corrected for inflation; actual production.

Worked Hours

The total number of hours spent by employees in performing their job duties within a specific period.