The scatter chart in the following figure was created using sample data for profits and market capitalizations from a sample of firms in the

Fortune $500.$

$($a$)$ Discuss what does this scatter chart indicate about the relationship between profits and market capitalization?

The scatter chart indicate that there may be a $-$ Select your answer $-*$ 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 indicate about the relationship between profits and market capitalization?

This indicates that there is a $-$ Select your answer $-$ 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 $-$ Select your answer $-$ between profits and market capitalization.