Figure 2-16 in the Following Graph the X-Axis Shows the Number of Number

question 178

Multiple Choice

Figure 2-16
In the following graph the x-axis shows the number of times a commuter rail train stops at a station per hour and the y-axis shows the number of commuter rail passengers per hour.
Commuter Rail Passengers by Frequency of Service

-Refer to Figure 2-16.Which of the following conclusions should not be drawn from observing this graph?

• A) There is a positive correlation between the frequency of service and the number of passengers.
• B) When there are 5 stops per hour, there are approximately 200 passengers.
• C) More stops per hour is associated with more passengers per hour.
• D) No other factors besides the frequency of service affect the number of passengers.

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