Question

For the data set shown by the table
a. Create a scatter plot for the data.
b.Use the scatter plot to determine whether an exponential function or a logarithmic function is the best choice for modeling the data.

Answer 1

Number of homes built in a town by year

Year: | Number of Homes
1985 | 12
1991 | 91
1994 | 145
1997 | 192
2002 | 244

Answer 2

Please explain step by step, I've never been good at using scatter plots >.<

Answer 3

hmmm i used to remember but i forgot..

Answer 4

its alright then

Answer 5

@ganeshie8 I''m sorry to bother you; are you busy? If not, I would appreciate your help. ^-^

Answer 6

think of 1985 as starting time, t = 0

Answer 7

then the given table beocmes :

t: | Number of Homes
0| 12
6| 91
9| 145
12| 192
17| 244

Answer 8

lets plot these points and see what we get

Answer 9

On a graph?

Answer 10

Yep !

Answer 11

look at the scatter plot ^^

Answer 12

how does it look ?
line or an exponential curve ?

Answer 13

linear

Answer 14

yes a line looks like a good option

Answer 15

oh wait, but the question was about choosing between exponential and logarithmic functions :o

Answer 16

o.o what does that even mean

Answer 17

I am going with exponential function
what do u think ?

Answer 18

And what do they mean by 'modeling the data'

Answer 19

hmm hold on

Answer 20

its just a fancy phrase of below :
how does the curve that passes through all the given points look like ?

Answer 21

I think it makes sense since the line is rising

Answer 22

Ooooh understood

Answer 23

One more question about this...sorries.
For a handheld graphing calculator, hoe exactly would you get the graph and the plotted points?
I tried to do it, but I got a bit lost lol >.<

Answer 24

and thank you very much ♥