The Scatterplot Below Displays the Average Longevity (In Years)plotted Against

Multiple Choice

The scatterplot below displays the average longevity (in years) plotted against gestation (in days) for a number of different mammals.For what range of gestation lengths is a linear model appropriate?

A) A linear model should not be used for any part of the data.
B) One linear model is appropriate for 0 through 200 days and another linear model for 200 through 350 days.
C) A single linear model is appropriate for the entire data set.
D) One linear model is appropriate for 0 through 100 days and another linear model for 150 through 350 days.
E) A linear model should be used for each pair of adjacent data points.