Using a graphing calculator, find a function, f , that best describes (or fits) the data: linear, quadratic, cubic, power, exponential, or...

1.    Using a graphing calculator, find a function, f, that best describes (or fits) the data:  linear, quadratic, cubic, power, exponential, or logarithmic - whatever you decide is best.  Include a statement that explains why chose the function you did.  (What about the shape of the data informed the decision?) 

data:

YEAR

VIOLET CRIMES

2004, 1,360,088

2005 1,390,745

2006 1,435,123

2007 1,422,970

2008 1,394,461

2009 1,325,896

2010 1,251,248

2011 1,206,005

2012 1,217,057

2013 1,163,146