Determine When a Linear Model Is Appropriate for Data

question 11

Multiple Choice

Determine when a linear model is appropriate for data.
-A regression model was developed relating average annual pay to the percentage of
Women employed for a sample of companies. Below is the plot of residuals versus
Predicted values. What does the plot of residuals suggest?

• A) An outlier is present in the data set.
• B) The linearity condition is not satisfied.
• C) A high leverage point is present in the data set.
• D) The equal spread condition is not satisfied.
• E) The data are not normal.

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