A Linear Model Is Fit to Estimate the Diameter of Maple

question 45

Multiple Choice

A linear model is fit to estimate the diameter of maple trees based on age. According to the scatterplot and residual plots shown below, which of the following is true?

• A) Assuming the pattern continues into the future, if we use this model to predict the Diameter of a maple tree that is 50 years old it would be too low.
• B) Assuming the pattern continues into the future, if we use this model to predict the Diameter of a maple tree that is 50 years old it would be too high.
• C) Re-expressing these data by taking the logarithm of age would improve this Model.
• D) Both A and B.
• E) Both B and C.

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