The Relationship Between Two Quantities X and Y Is Examined,and

Multiple Choice

The relationship between two quantities X and Y is examined,and the association is shown in the scatterplot below. Should you re-express these data before trying to fit a model? Explain.

A) Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases.
B) Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship and uniform scatter.
C) Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows upward curvature and increasing scatter as X increases.
D) Data should be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship.
E) Data does not need to be re-expressed.Scatterplot shows linear relationship.