Chapter 3.1, Problem 15E

To determine

Interpretation of correlation for the relationship between the number of turnovers and number of points scored for players in a recent NBA season.

Answer to Problem 15E

There is strong and positive association between the number of turnovers and number of points scored for players.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Correlation,

  $r=0.92$

  

When r is positive, positive linear correlation exists.

When r is negative, negative linear correlation exists.

For weak correlation,

  $0<\left|r\right|<0.5$

For moderate correlation,

  $0.5<\left|r\right|<0.8$

For strong correlation,

  $0.8<\left|r\right|<1$

Note that

The association between points and turnovers is strong and positive association.