Is a linear model appropriate for this type of data? Explain.

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Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions
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Is a linear model appropriate for this type of data? Explain.

The table and graph below show the population of the United States in millions for each of the census years since 1900
US Population (millions)
Year
350+
1900
76
-300-
1910
92
1920
106
-250
1930
123
1940
142
-200-
1950
161
1960
189
-150-
1970
213
1980
237
-100-
1990
259
-50-
2000
291
2010
309
20 3.
450.
1.1).
1.
Transcribed Image Text:The table and graph below show the population of the United States in millions for each of the census years since 1900 US Population (millions) Year 350+ 1900 76 -300- 1910 92 1920 106 -250 1930 123 1940 142 -200- 1950 161 1960 189 -150- 1970 213 1980 237 -100- 1990 259 -50- 2000 291 2010 309 20 3. 450. 1.1). 1.
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