. Calculate the correlation coefficient. 2. What do these data indicate about the height of the initial drop of a roller coaster and the duration of the ride? O A. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat shorter, because the correlation indicates a moderate association. O B. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last longer, because the correlation indicates a strong association. O C. Generally, rides on qpasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat longer, because the correlation indicates a moderate association. O D. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat longer, because the correlation indicates a weak association.
1. Calculate the
2. What do these data indicate about the height of the initial drop of a roller coaster and the duration of the ride?
O A. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat shorter, because the correlation indicates a moderate association.
O B. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last longer, because the correlation indicates a strong association.
O C. Generally, rides on qpasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat longer, because the correlation indicates a moderate association.
O D. Generally, rides on coasters with a greater initial drop tend to last somewhat longer, because the correlation indicates a weak association.
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Initial
Coaster
Drop (ft) Duration (sec)
A
149
172
137
147
142
113
112
D
133
113
102
F
191
182
G
221
193
282
297
144
155
164
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![The accompanying table shows the height of the initial drop (in feet) and the duration of the ride (in seconds) of the 10 best roller coasters in a certain country. What do these data indicate about the height of the initial drop of a roller coaster and the duration of
the ride, using correlation and a scatterplot?
E Click the icon to view the roller coaster data.
Construct a scatterplot of the data. Choose the correct answer below.
OB.
Oc.
OD.
200-
200-
200-
200-
40-
50
40-
50
Drop (feet)
40-
50
Drop (feet)
40
350
Drop (feet)
350
350
50
350
Drop (feet)
Calculate the correlation coefficient.
(Round to three decimal places as needed.)
Duration (seC)
Duration (sec)
Duration (sec)
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