An analyst is modeling the number of goals scored in each annual hockey final since $2010$ (coded as $1$, $2$, $3$,...). The $R^2$ values for different models are:
linear: $0.005$
quadratic: $0.011$
logarithmic: $0.002$
exponential: $0.009$
power: $0.004$.
Which model is the best according to $R^2$? Does it have a good predictive power?

• A. Quadratic modelNo, it has a weak predictive power
• B. Exponential modelYes, it has a good predictive power
• C. Linear modelYes, it has a good predictive power
• D. Power modelNo, it has a weak predictive power

Answer: (A)