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Is a linear model or a quadratic model a better fit

Is a linear model or a quadratic model a better fit-example-1

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Answer:

Quadratic

Explanation:

The answer is Quadratic. I know this because I chose Linear after a few suggested on here and got it wrong. :)

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Answer:

Quadratic

Explanation:

Linear equations are straight lines while quadratics are curved in a "u" shape. These points have a vertex and go up on both sides, a quadratic would be able to better fit this since their y values repeat, unlike linear models.

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