Question

question 8
which of the following is a limitation of extrapolation?

• extrapolation can only predict values in between known values of the data set.
• extrapolation does not requires an excessive amount of data.
• extrapolation is a method for predicting values outside of the data set.
• extrapolation is less accurate the further you get away from known data.

Explanation:

• The first option describes interpolation, not extrapolation, so it is incorrect.
• The second option is not a limitation; needing less data is not a drawback of extrapolation.
• The third option is a definition of extrapolation, not a limitation.
• The fourth option correctly identifies a key limitation: extrapolation relies on extending trends beyond known data, and accuracy decreases as predictions move further from the existing dataset.

Answer:

Extrapolation is less accurate the further you get away from known data.