Question #6421624Single Choice

Algebra-1

Question

A scatter plot is created to show the relationship between the number of hours a person exercises per week and their body mass index (BMI). If the points on the scatter plot seem to be clustered around a line that has a negative slope and the correlation coefficient is calculated to be -0.75. Which of the following statements is correct?

Options

There is a weak negative correlation, and increasing exercise hours always leads to a lower BMI.

There is a strong negative correlation, but there could be other factors affecting BMI besides exercise hours.

There is a strong negative correlation, and exercise is the only factor that determines BMI.

The correlation coefficient of -0.75 indicates a positive correlation.

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