You are required to setup a predictive equation involving variable 1 and variable 2. First, you plot the DATA to determine if linear regression applies. Select correct Answer below.

A. Linear regression is not applicable because the point pattern is curvilinear (has a curve)

B. The Linear regression equation will be very useful because the points have a strong linear pattern.

C. You need more information before deciding to use linear regression.

D. Linear regression is not applicable because it appears that there are two linear patterns indicating that the data come from two populations.

E. Linear regression is not useful because the points have no discernible pattern.

Variable 1 Variable 2

-1.60263 6.66630

5.13511 22.39796

6.36533 48.04439

5.62218 33.73949

-2.19935 13.13368

6.44037 34.07411

7.53576 57.43268

6.84911 46.18391

-0.96507 2.31758

-7.97987 66.45126

7.71148 60.12220

8.00414 69.34776

-1.84249 -8.58487

-6.64529 35.44469

3.52281 15.81326

6.12823 42.51683

-8.02429 63.53322

1.93739 10.39306

1.060250 -1.67370

9.59542 92.44574

0.97873 -2.22144

7.61991 66.59948

6.35683 35.62167

4.60624 15.37388