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Analyzing Residuals — Quiz

Question 5 • Algebra I

Which residual plot shows that the line of best fit is a good model?

Answer
A
Image with description A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show an upward then downward trend.
B
Image with description A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points are scattered all over the graph.
C
Image with description A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show a downward trend.
D
Image with description A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show a downward then upward trend.

Explanation

A line of best fit is a good model when the residuals are randomly scattered around zero, with no clear trend or curve. Choice B describes points scattered all over the graph, which indicates no systematic pattern in the residuals. The upward, downward, or curved patterns in the other choices suggest the line misses a pattern in the data.

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