In studying a particular type of organism, an ecologist aims to create a regression equation for estimating the mass of the organism in relation to its body length. The ecologist gathers a random assortment of these organisms, with lengths ranging from 1.5 to 2.9 inches. Utilizing the data, a single linear regression model is constructed. Is it suitable to apply this model for predicting the mass of an organism of this type with a length of 0.5 inches? (A) Yes, because 0.5 inches falls below the minimum value of lengths in the sample. (B) Yes, because the regression equation is based on a random sample. (C) Yes, because the association between length and weight is positive. (D) No, because 0.5 inches falls below the minimum value of lengths in the sample. (E) No, because there may not be any 0.5 inch organisms of this species.
