An entertainment reporter examines the average ticket prices of Broadway shows, comparing them to the number of total performances the shows have had. A resulting scatterplot shows a strong, positive relationship. The value of r for the scatterplot is 0.763. Which statement best explains the relationship between the variables?
Answer
A
Lower ticket prices cause fewer performances to be offered.
B
Higher ticket prices cause more performances to be offered.
C
Less popular shows have higher ticket prices and offer fewer performances.
D
More popular shows have higher ticket prices and offer more performances.