The accompanying data on x = number of acres burned in forest fires in the western United
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a. Compute and interpret the value of the correlation coefficient.
b. The article concludes that heavier logging led to large forest fires.Do you think this conclusion is justified based on the given data? Explain.
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Year 1945 1950 195 1960 Number of Acres Burned (thousands) 200 250 Timber Sales (bilions of board feet 3.7 4.4 6.8 9.7 11.0 11.0 10.2 10.0 11.0 3.8 1970 1975 1980 1985 450 180 240 440 400 180 1995
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