Answer to Question #253272 in Algebra for Nora

Question

1. Classify the type of linear correlation you might expect with the following pairs of variables.

a. hours of studying for a final exam, grade on final exam

b. students’ average marks, temperature on the day of final exams

c. distances from students’ home to their schools, the time they spend on the school bus each day

d. amounts of television watched per day, scores on a fitness test

e. years without an accident, driving insurance rates

Answer 1

a) Hours of studying for a final exam, grade of final test

Positive Correlation.

b) Students' average mark, temperature on the day of final test

No Correlation.

c) Distance from students' home to their school, the time they spendon the school bus each day

Positive Correlation.

d) Amounts of television watched per day, scores on a fitness test

Negative Correlation.

e) Years without an accident, driving insurance rate

Positive Correlation.