The relationship between two quantities X and Y is examined,and the association is shown in the scatterplot below. Should you re-express these data before trying to fit a model? Explain.
A)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases.
B)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship and uniform scatter.
C)Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases.
D)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship.
E)Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship.

Question

The relationship between two quantities X and Y is examined,and the association is shown in the scatterplot below.  Should you re-express these data before trying to fit a model? Explain.
A)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases. 
B)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship and uniform scatter. 
C)Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases. 
D)Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship. 
E)Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases, which suggests that the relationship may not be linear and that the data should be re-expressed before trying to fit a model. Re-expressing the data may help to produce a more linear relationship and reduce the variability in the data.

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