A common objective for many school administrators is to increase the number of students
taking SAT and ACT tests from their school. The data from each state from 2003 are
reflected in the scatterplot. 
a. Write a few sentences describing the association.
b. Estimate the correlation. __________
c. If the point in the top left corner (4, 1215) were removed, would the correlation become
stronger, weaker, or remain about the same? Explain briefly.
d. If the point in the very middle (38, 1049) were removed, would the correlation become
stronger, weaker, or remain about the same? Explain briefly.
Definitions:
Verb Agree
Describes the grammatical rule where the verb must be conjugated or modified to match the subject in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third person).
Subject
The main topic or focus of a conversation, study, or project.
Scholarship Recipients
Individuals who have been awarded financial support for their education, often based on academic or other achievements.
Verb Agree
The grammatical rule that verbs must match their subjects in number and person within a sentence.
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