Regression equations are usually used to predict values of unavailable data. If the data do not closely model a particular type of function, then that type of function is not appropriate to use in statistical regression. The more closely data fit a model, the more _______________ predicted values will be.a. accurateb. quadraticc. scatteredd. variable
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Answer: option a. accurate.
That the data fit closely a model means that the model permits both to reproduce actual data and to predict values with a good accuracy.