What equation best models this data?

P = 309.35 + 2.31t

Step-by-step explanation:

The relation between the population of the USA and the time in years after 2010 will be linear as the increase in population is constant for every year since 2010 which is  2.31 million.

So, we can model the population P in million as a function of time(t) in years since 2010 as

P = 309.35 + 2.31t   (1)

Now, for t = 0 i.e. in the year 2010, the population will be obtained from equation (1) to be 309.35 million.

(Answer)

introduction, methodology, results, discussion

step-by-step explanation:

an observational study is one which consists of actual observation to record data and then analyse the data.

there are a number of factors that should be analyzed before starting an observational study.

the main four factors are:

i) introduction:   this should be analysed to check whether the purpose of the study is correctly established and the data recorded are appropriate for the study

methodology:   the method of collecting the data, such as whether randomly selected, and whether sample size matches with the population to be studied, whether questions asked are easy to answer by common men, etc.

results: then results such as summary of data with comments should be studied thoroughly

discussion:   the last is the discussion, this can be either by management people or persons who are all interested , etc.