Scientists notice that the diameter of a tree near the ground can be used to predict the tree's height. In order to make this prediction, they measure the heights and diameters of 15 trees of a certain species in a certain forest. Their measurements are shown in the data table below.
x Diameter of tree (inches)13
14
20
6
20
5
25
21
15
10
12
24
22
13
23
y Height of tree (feet)19
21
33
14
36
6
38
44
19
21
14
47
28
13
37
Looking at the data table and observing a scatter plot on your calculator, what type of model best fits these data? linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential
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Based on the data table and observing a scatter plot, a linear model best fits these data. The relationship between diameter and height appears to be a straight line.
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