A Consumer Psychologist Wants to Know If Shoe Size and Weight

question 28

Multiple Choice

A consumer psychologist wants to know if shoe size and weight are correlated in adult males. She measures the shoe size and asks the weight of 14 consecutive customers. They are as follows: size 9, 176 lbs.; size 7.5, 141 lbs.; size 10, 185 lbs.; size 12, 202 lbs.; size 9.5, 174 lbs.; size 10, 150 lbs.; size 10, 193 lbs.; size 10.5, 237 lbs.; size 13, 248 lbs.; size 8, 159 lbs.; size 8.5, 136 lbs.; size 9.5, 174 lbs.; size 9, 172 lbs.; and size 11, 183 lbs.
-The Pearson correlation on these data is r =

• A).61
• B).71
• C).81
• D).91

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Definitions:

Labor-Force Participation

The proportion of individuals within the working-age group who are either in employment or seeking employment actively.

Prime Working Age

Typically refers to the age group of individuals considered to be in their most productive years, often defined as ages 25 to 54 in economic studies.

Unemployment Rates

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, serving as a key indicator of economic health.

Prime Working Age

Individuals who are in the age group considered to be in their most productive years, typically between 25 and 54 years old.