The Table Shows the Weights (In Pounds) and Monthly Incomes

question 90

Essay

The table shows the weights (in pounds) and monthly incomes (in dollars) of nine randomly selected women
between the ages of 18 and 65. Assume that the x-values are the weights and the y-values are the monthly
incomes.
If we use statist $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Weight (lb) } & 113 & 132 & 155 & 122 & 166 & 140 & 118 & 129 & 185 \\\hline \text { Monthly Income (dollars) } & 1420 & 3650 & 5475 & 2310 & 4710 & 2910 & 1720 & 2460 & 4115 \\\hline\end{array}$$ ical methods to conclude that there is a correlation (or relationship or association) between the
weights of women and their monthly incomes, can we conclude that by increasing her weight a woman can
increase her monthly income?

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