The Data Below Represent the Numbers of Absences and the Final

question 36

Essay

The data below represent the numbers of absences and the final grades of 15 randomly
selected students from a statistics class. Construct a scattergram for the data. Do you detect
a trend? $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Student } & \text { Number of Absences } & \text { Final Grade as a Percent } \\1 & 5 & 79 \\2 & 6 & 78 \\3 & 2 & 86 \\4 & 12 & 56 \\5 & 9 & 75 \\6 & 5 & 90 \\7 & 8 & 78 \\8 & 15 & 48 \\9 & 0 & 92 \\10 & 1 & 78 \\11 & 9 & 81 \\12 & 3 & 86 \\13 & 10 & 75 \\14 & 3 & 89 \\15 & 11 & 65\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Tax Revenue

The financial gains secured by governments through tax revenue.

Supply Shift

A change in the quantity of a product or service that suppliers are willing and able to sell in the market, due to factors like production costs, technology, and number of sellers.

Excise Tax

Excise Tax is a tax levied on specific goods, services, or transactions, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline, typically to discourage consumption or raise revenue.

Effective Supply

The total amount of a product or service that is available to consumers, taking into account both production levels and any factors that may influence availability.