SOLUTION: A realtor studies the relationship between the size of a house (in square feet) and the property taxes (in $) owed by the owner. The table below shows a portion of the data for 20

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Question 1163401: A realtor studies the relationship between the size of a house (in square feet) and the property taxes (in $) owed by the owner. The table below shows a portion of the data for 20 homes in a suburb 60 miles outside of New York City. [You may find it useful to reference the t table.]

Property Taxes Size
21,860 2,486
17,463 2,447
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29,226 2,845


Click here for the Excel Data File

a-1. Calculate the sample correlation coefficient rxy. (Round intermediate calculations to at least 4 decimal places and final answers to 4 decimal places.)


a-2. Interpret rxy.

a. The correlation coefficient indicates a positive linear relationship.
b. The correlation coefficient indicates a negative linear relationship.
c. The correlation coefficient indicates no linear relationship.

Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

When you include these words into your post 

    "Click here for the Excel Data File",

please keep in your mind that


             a)   tutors do not have this Excel Data File in their computers

             b)   they have no a proper place in their computers/screens to "click here".


I write these notes in case if you read and do understand what you print / (copy-paste)  in your post . . .



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