A Random Sample of Statistics Students Was Selected

question 3

Multiple Choice

A random sample of statistics students was selected. The heights (inches) and the weights (pounds) of the students were collected and are displayed in the figure below. What is the approximate correlation between these two variables?

• A) About -0.95
• B) About -0.72
• C) Close to 0
• D) About 0.72
• E) About 0.95

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