you are required to setup a predictive equation involving variable 1 and variable 2 first you plot the DATA TO DETERMINE IF THE LINEAR REGRESSION APPLIES YOU DECIDE .

______ Linear regression is not applicable because the point patter is curvilinear (has a curve).

_______ You need more information before deciding to use linear regression

_________ The linear regression equation will be very useful because the points have a strong linear patter

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

________Linear regression Is not useful because the points have no discernible pattern.