A Golf Ball Is Dropped from 15 Different Heights (In

question 14

Multiple Choice

A golf ball is dropped from 15 different heights (in cm) and the height of the bounce is recorded (in cm. ) The regression analysis gives the model
= 0.5 + 0.71 drop.A golf ball company is trying to show that its new ball will increase your driving distance.If the new ball is dropped from several heights would the company rather see positive or negative residuals.Explain.

• A)Negative.The ball isn't bouncing as high as expected so you would more likely be able to hit it longer.
• B)Positive.This would mean the ball is bouncing more than expected and you would more likely be able to hit it longer.
• C)Positive.This would mean the ball is being dropped from higher distances so you would more likely be able to hit it longer.
• D)Neither.The ball should bounce the same as expected otherwise it wasn't manufactured properly.
• E)Negative.This would mean the ball is bouncing more than expected and you would more likely be able to hit it longer.

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