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QuizMultiple Choice

Correlation

Question 7 • DRHS GA-Statistical Reasoning

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.