SOLUTION: When given a data set, a. How do we determine the type of model to use? (Linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic)? b. When fitting an exponential model to data, what is imp

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Question 978474: When given a data set,
a. How do we determine the type of model to use? (Linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic)?
b. When fitting an exponential model to data, what is important to know about the input values?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Plot the points and judge what shape you find or can judge from how the graph appears. The graph may look like one of the shapes.