Answer-
The exponential model best fits the data set.
Solution-
x = input variable = number of practice throws
y = output variable = number of free throws
Using Excel, Linear, Quadratic and Exponential regression model were generated.
The best fit equation and co-efficient of determination R² are as follows,
Linear Regression
[tex]y=2.155x+0.391,\ R^2=0.903[/tex]
Quadratic Regression
[tex]y=0.096x^2+0.713x+3.803,\ R^2=0.948[/tex]
Exponential Regression
[tex]y=4.625e^{0.141x},\ R^2=0.951[/tex]
The value of co-efficient of determination R² ranges from 0 to 1, the more closer its value to 1 the better the regression model is.
Now,
[tex]R^2_{Linear}< R^2_{Quadratic}< R^2_{Exponential}[/tex]
Therefore, the Exponential Regression model must be followed.