The residual plot for a linear regression model is shown below. Assess the fit of the linear model, and justify your answer.

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The line is not a good fit because the points on the residual plot have a clear pattern.
The line is not a good fit because the points on the residual plot have a clear pattern.

The line is a good fit because the points on the residual plot do not have any noticeable pattern.
The line is a good fit because the points on the residual plot do not have any noticeable pattern.

The line is not a good fit because the points on the residual plot do not have any noticeable pattern.
The line is not a good fit because the points on the residual plot do not have any noticeable pattern.

The line is a good fit because the points on the residual plot have a clear pattern.
The line is a good fit because the points on the residual plot have a clear pattern.
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Answer 1

The line is not a good fit because the points on the residual plot have a clear pattern. This indicates that the linear regression model may not accurately capture the relationship between the variables. The presence of a pattern in the residual plot suggests that the model may be missing important variables or may not be the best choice for the data. Further analysis or a different type of model may be needed for a better fit.