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Choosing the Best Model — Quiz

Question 4 • Statistical Reasoning

Based on the scatterplot and residual plot, which type of model would best summarize the relationship between launch angle and punt height?

Answer
A
A power model is appropriate because the scatterplot of log angle and log height is roughly linear.
B
A logarithmic model is appropriate because logarithms were used to transform the data sets.
C
An exponential model is appropriate because the scatterplot of log angle and log height is roughly linear.
D
A linear model is appropriate because the residual plot shows a random scatter.
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