Here Is a Scatterplot of Weight Versus Height for Students

question 77

Essay

Here is a scatterplot of weight versus height for students in an introductory statistics class.The men are coded as '1' and appear as circles in the scatterplot; the women are coded as '2' and appear as squares in the scatterplot.
a. Do you think there is a clear pattern? Describe the association between weight and height.
b. Comment on any differences you see between men and women in the plot.
c. Do you think a linear model from the set of all data could accurately predict the weight of a student with height 70 inches? Explain.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, and messages between individuals or groups at the same level in an organization.

Upward Communication

The process of information flow from the lower levels of a hierarchy to the upper levels.

Formal Communication Network

The structured and officially sanctioned channels of communication within an organization.

Informal Communication Network

The unofficial channels and pathways of communication in an organization, often referred to as the grapevine.