The relationship between two quantities X and Y is examined,and the association is shown in the scatterplot below.
What re-expression of Y should be tried as a starting point?
A)log (
Y)against X
B) Against X
C) Against X
D) Against X
E) Against X

Question

The relationship between two quantities X and Y is examined,and the association is shown in the scatterplot below. 
What re-expression of Y should be tried as a starting point?
A)log (
Y)against X 
B) Against X 
C) Against X 
D) Against X 
E) Against X

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There appears to be a nonlinear relationship between X and Y in the scatterplot, with the points forming a curve. Taking the logarithm of Y can potentially make the relationship between X and log(Y) more linear and easier for analysis.

The Relationship Between Two Quantities X and Y Is Examined,and