A Scatterplot Shows a Curved Relationship Between 2 Variables

question 44

Multiple Choice

A scatterplot shows a curved relationship between 2 variables. What methods can be used to analyze the relationship between these variables?

• A) Fit an exponential or quadratic function
• B) Summarize the strength of the association by using correlation and R2.
• C) Transform one or both of the variables by using square root, logarithm, or reciprocal
• Functions
• D) A and C
• E) All of the above

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