The Quadratic and Logarithmic Models,y = β₀ + β₁x

question 27

Multiple Choice

The quadratic and logarithmic models,y = β₀ + β₁x + β₂x² + ε and y = β₀ + β₁ln(x) + ε,were used to fit given data on y and x,and the following table summarizes the regression results.Which of the two models provides a better fit?

• A)The quadratic model.
• B)The logarithmic model.
• C)The models are not comparable.
• D)The provided information is not sufficient to make the conclusion.

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