12. determine if a quadratic would be an appropriate model for the data shown in each scatter plot. select…

12. determine if a quadratic would be an appropriate model for the data shown in each scatter plot. select two that apply. (lesson 14.2) (1 point) graphs yes no

12. determine if a quadratic would be an appropriate model for the data shown in each scatter plot. select two that apply. (lesson 14.2) (1 point) graphs yes no

Answer

Answer:

  1. Without seeing the actual scatter - plots clearly, we can't provide a definite "Yes" or "No" answer for each plot. But in general, a quadratic model $y = ax^{2}+bx + c$ is appropriate for a scatter - plot if the data points exhibit a parabolic shape. That is, the data first increases (or decreases) and then decreases (or increases).
  2. If the data points seem to follow a straight - line pattern, a linear model would be more appropriate. If the data has a more complex non - parabolic curved pattern, a higher - order polynomial or a different type of function might be needed.

Since the scatter - plots are not described well enough in text, we can't give a specific selection of "Yes" or "No" for the two applicable cases as required. But the general approach to determine if a quadratic model is appropriate is as described above.