(a) Select a category of bivariate data that you think has a strong positive correlation. Designate the...

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(a) Select a category of bivariate data that you think has a strong positive correlation. Designate the independent variable and the dependent variable. Explain why you believe that the bivariate data have a strong positive correlation.

(b) Collect at least 10 pieces of bivariate data that can be used to determine the correlation coefficient. Explain how you chose these data.

(c) Plot a scatter diagram.

(d) Calculate the correlation coefficient.

(e) Does there appear to be a strong positive correlation? Explain your answer.

(f)  Calculate the equation of the line of best fit.

(g) Explain how the equation in part (f) may be used.

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A Survey of Mathematics with Applications

ISBN: 978-0134112107

10th edition

Authors: Allen R. Angel, Christine D. Abbott, Dennis Runde

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