Based on the scatterplot and residual plot shown, is a linear model appropriate for summarizing the relationship?
A
A linear model is appropriate because the residual plot shows no pattern.B
A linear model is appropriate because the mean of the residuals appears close to zero.C
A linear model is not appropriate because of the random scatter of points in the residual plot.D
A linear model is not appropriate because there are potential outliers in the residual plot.