Based on the scatterplot we conclude that: there is a positive correlation r between gender and weight, because men tend to weigh more. both choices are correct. there is a negative correlation between time and weight for males and for females.

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The data in the given scatterplot are men's and women's weights, and the time (in seconds) it takes each man or woman
to raise their pulse rate to 140 beats per minute on a treadmill.
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Weights
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Time
Transcribed Image Text:The data in the given scatterplot are men's and women's weights, and the time (in seconds) it takes each man or woman to raise their pulse rate to 140 beats per minute on a treadmill. 165 135 145 125 115 90 100 110 100 130 140 130 160 170 180 Weights O F + M . Time
Based on the scatterplot we conclude that:
there is a positive correlation r between gender and weight, because men tend to weigh more.
both choices are correct.
there is a negative correlation between time and weight for males and for females.
Transcribed Image Text:Based on the scatterplot we conclude that: there is a positive correlation r between gender and weight, because men tend to weigh more. both choices are correct. there is a negative correlation between time and weight for males and for females.
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The scatterplot for men and women’s weight and the time taken to raise their pulse rate to 140 beats per minute on a treadmill.

A careful inspection on the plot reveals that there is negative correlation between weights and time.

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