Does the residual plot confirm that the relation between time between eruptions and length of eruption is linear? If a plot of residuals against the explanatory variable shows a discernible pattern, such as a curve, then the explanatory and response variable may not be linearly related. Click the link provided in the problem statement to view the residual plot. A. No. The plot of the residuals shows no discernible pattern, implying that the explanatory and response variables are not linearly related. B. No. The plot of the residuals shows a discernible pattern, implying that the explanatory and response variables are not linearly related. C. Yes. The plot of the residuals shows a discernible pattern, implying that the explanatory and response variables are linearly related. D. Yes. The plot of the residuals shows no discernible pattern, so a linear model is appropriate.