The Linear and Logarithmic Models,y = β₀ + β₁x

question 47

Multiple Choice

The linear and logarithmic models,y = β₀ + β₁x + ε and y = β₀ + β₁ ln(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 linear 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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