An Economist Conducted a Study of the Possible Association Between

question 5

Multiple Choice

An economist conducted a study of the possible association between weekly income and weekly grocery expenditures. Of particular interest was whether higher income would result in shoppers spending more on groceries. A random sample of shoppers at a local supermarket was obtained. A questionnaire was administered asking about the weekly income of each shopper's family and their grocery bill for that week. A graphical display of the relationship between grocery expenditure and income might be:

• A)a side-by-side histogram.
• B)a side-by-side boxplot.
• C)a side-by-side pie chart.
• D)None of the answer options is correct.

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