A Least Squares Estimated Regression Line Has Been Fitted to a Set

question 28

Multiple Choice

A least squares estimated regression line has been fitted to a set of data and the resulting residual plot is shown. Which is true?

• A) The linear model is appropriate.
• B) The linear model is poor because some residuals are large.
• C) The linear model is poor because the correlation is near 0.
• D) A curved model would be better.
• E) A transformation of the data is required.

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