Linear Regression Models

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

A residual plot from a linear model shows a clear funnel shape (increasing spread).

Predicted (units) Residual

The most appropriate response is:

  • A

    Fit a higher-order polynomial

  • B

    Switch to a categorical variable

  • C

    Consider a transformation (e.g., log of y) to stabilize spread

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  • D

    Increase the sample size

Explanation

Heteroscedasticity often calls for a variance-stabilizing transformation such as log(y) or sqrt(y).

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