Another type of exponential scatterplot is exponential decay. This will be much easier to differentiate from quadratic.

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For this interactive activity, assistance may be required. This activity might not be viewable on your mobile device.Copy and paste the data in the table above into the x and y columns in the exponential regression applet below. You will have to copy and paste one column at a time.

After the data is in the applet, press plot and analyze data.


View the results.


Resources used above:

Exponential Regression Applet. Dr. Philippe B. Laval, Kennesaw State University.