Number of Absences 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Average Final Grade 89.2 86.4 83.5 81.1 78.2 73.9 64.3 71.8 65.5 66.2
Use the data to report a bivariate data analysis. The correlation coefficient is r=−0.95
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0.95
. Which of the following best reports the relationship between the number of absences and the final grade?
(1 point)
Responses
As the number of absences increase, the final grade decreases.
As the number of absences increase, the final grade decreases.
The number of absences has no effect on the grade.
The number of absences has no effect on the grade.
As absences increase, the final grade stays the same.
As absences increase, the final grade stays the same.
As absences increase, the final grade increases.
1 answer
The correct response is:
As the number of absences increase, the final grade decreases.
This statement accurately reflects the strong negative correlation indicated by the correlation coefficient \( r = -0.95 \), suggesting that as absences rise, final grades tend to fall.
