Discuss what does this scatter chart indicates about the relationship between profits and market capitalization?

The scatter chart indicates that there may be a

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linear relationship between profits and market capitalization.

$($b$)$ The data used to produce this are contained in the file Fortune$500.$ Calculate the covariance between profits and market capitalization.

If required, round your answer to an integer. If your answer is negative use $$minus sign$.$

Discuss what does the covariance indicates about the relationship between profits and market capitalization?

This indicates that there is a

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relationship between profits and market capitalization.

$($c$)$ Calculate the correlation coefficient between profits and market capitalization.

If required, round your answer to four decimal places. If your answer is negative use $$minus sign$.$

What does the correlation coefficient indicate about the relationship between profits and market capitalization?

This indicates that there is a

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between profits and market capitalization.