Data on internet usage (per 100 inhabitants) and population were collected for a sample of 52 countries whose populations ranged from 0 to 40 million.Suppose the linear model fit to these data is used to determine Internet usage in India, a country with a population of 1,153,230,948.This would be called ________________________ .
A)an accurate prediction
B)an extrapolation
C)a time series prediction
D)an exaggeration
E)a residual

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Using the linear model to predict internet usage for India, which has a population far outside the range of the sample data (0 to 40 million), is an example of extrapolation. Extrapolation involves making predictions outside the range of the available data.

Data on Internet Usage (Per 100 Inhabitants) and Population Were