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The correlation between the height and weight of 8 college-age women is obtained. The Minitab output is shown below.
  Correlations: Height, Weight
  Pearson correlation of Height and Weight = 0.865
  P-Value = 0.006
  What does the correlation coefficient indicate about the relationship?
  1.There is a strong positive linear relationship between height and weight.
  2.There is a weak positive linear relationship between height and weight.
  3.There is a strong negative relationship between height and weight.
  4.There is a strong positive nonlinear relationship between height and weight.

Question 2

In a random sample of eight college women, each was asked her height (to the nearest inch) and her weight (to the nearest five pounds). A scatter diagram was constructed. From this scatter diagram, one can conclude all except for which?
  1.There is a positive linear relationship between the height and weight of the women.
  2.In general, the taller the woman the more she will weigh.
  3.Taller women must also be heavier.
  4.In general, the shorter the woman the less she will weigh.
 



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