The correlation coefficient of 0.72 means there is a moderately strong, positive linear relationship between age and BMI. Causation cannot be established in this context because it is unknown if the study was conducted with proper controls.
The scatterplot shown summarizes the relationship between age and body mass index (BMI), the ratio of a person's height to their weight. The data has a correlation coefficient of 0.72.
Complete the statements.
The correlation coefficient of 0.72 means there is (no relationship, a weak, positive linear relationship, or a moderately strong, positive linear relationship.) between age and BMI. Causation (can or cannot) be established in this context because there is a clear relationship between the variables or it is unknown if the study was conducted with proper controls)
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