Question

question 17 of 25
by visual inspection, determine the best - fitting regression model for the scatterplot.
a. exponential
b. no pattern
c. linear
d. quadratic

Explanation:

A linear regression model is characterized by data points that roughly follow a straight - line pattern. In the given scatterplot, the points seem to align in a way that suggests a straight - line trend. An exponential model would show a more curved pattern that either grows or decays rapidly. A quadratic model would have a parabolic (U - shaped or inverted U - shaped) pattern. Since there is a discernible straight - line - like trend and not the patterns associated with exponential or quadratic, and there is a pattern (so not "No pattern").

Answer:

C. Linear