The weights (in pounds) and cholesterol levels (in mg/dL) of several individuals was observed. The data are shown in the scatterplot below:The outlier on the graph is likely due to an error in recording the data. Which of the following statements is true? A reasonable value of the correlation coefficient r for these data is 1.2. If the weight (WT) were measured in kilograms instead of pounds (1 lb = 0.4536 kg) the value of r would change accordingly. If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would increase. If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would decrease.
Question
The weights (in pounds) and cholesterol levels (in mg/dL) of several individuals was observed. The data are shown in the scatterplot below:The outlier on the graph is likely due to an error in recording the data. Which of the following statements is true? A reasonable value of the correlation coefficient r for these data is 1.2. If the weight (WT) were measured in kilograms instead of pounds (1 lb = 0.4536 kg) the value of r would change accordingly. If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would increase. If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would decrease.
Solution
The outlier on the graph is likely due to an error in recording the data.
A reasonable value of the correlation coefficient r for these data is 1.2.
If the weight (WT) were measured in kilograms instead of pounds (1 lb = 0.4536 kg) the value of r would change accordingly.
If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would increase.
If the outlier were removed, the correlation coefficient (r) would decrease.
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