The Scatterplot Below Displays the Average Longevity (In Years)plotted Against

question 17

Multiple Choice

The scatterplot below displays the average longevity (in years) plotted against gestation (in days) for a number of different mammals.For what range of gestation lengths is a linear model appropriate?

• A)A linear model should not be used for any part of the data.
• B)One linear model for 0 through 200 days and another linear model for 200 through 350 days.
• C)A single linear model is appropriate for the entire data set.
• D)One linear model for 0 through 100 days and another linear model for 150 through 350 days.
• E)A linear model should be used for each pair of adjacent data points.

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