25. The scatterplot and the model in Fig. 61 describe the association between years and Apple employment (in millions). Figure 61 Exercise 25 Years versus Apple Employment 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 6. 8. 10 12 14 Years since 2005 (Source: Apple) a. Determine the direction of the association. What does that mean in this situation? b. Estimate the rate of change of Apple employment. Employment (millions)

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### Exercise 25

**Figure 61**

The scatterplot and the model in Figure 61 describe the association between years and Apple employment (in millions).

#### Graph Description

- **Title**: Years versus Apple Employment
- **X-axis**: Labeled "Years since 2005," with values ranging from 0 to 14.
- **Y-axis**: Labeled "Employment (millions)," with values ranging from 0 to 140.
- **Data Points**: A series of blue dots representing employment data over time.
- **Trend Line**: A red line indicating the trend.

#### Tasks

**a.** Determine the direction of the association. What does that mean in this situation?

**b.** Estimate the rate of change of Apple employment.

(Source: Apple)
Transcribed Image Text:### Exercise 25 **Figure 61** The scatterplot and the model in Figure 61 describe the association between years and Apple employment (in millions). #### Graph Description - **Title**: Years versus Apple Employment - **X-axis**: Labeled "Years since 2005," with values ranging from 0 to 14. - **Y-axis**: Labeled "Employment (millions)," with values ranging from 0 to 140. - **Data Points**: A series of blue dots representing employment data over time. - **Trend Line**: A red line indicating the trend. #### Tasks **a.** Determine the direction of the association. What does that mean in this situation? **b.** Estimate the rate of change of Apple employment. (Source: Apple)
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