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In the data table below, the x-values are the weights (in pounds) of cars and the y-values are the corresponding highway fuel consumption amounts (in m
Weight (Ib)
Highway Fuel Consumption
(mi/gal)
4037
3316
4112
3627
3568
26
31
29
29
30
Comment on the source of the data if you are told that car manufacturers supplied the values. Is there an incentive for car manufacturers to report value
ccurate?
hoose the correct answer below.
O A. Yes, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would be suspect with a poter
B. No, because consumers, in general, would prefer to buy a car with a higher level of fuel efficiency. In this case, the source of the data would not
and there would be no potential for bias.
C. No, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would not be suspect and ther
potential for bias.
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Homework: HW 1.1
Score: 0 of 1 pt
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HW Score: 62
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In the data table below, the x-values are the weights (in pounds) of cars and the y-values are the corresponding highway fuel consumption amounts (in m
Weight (Ib)
Highway Fuel Consumption
(mi/gal)
4037
3316
4112
3627
3568
26
31
29
29
30
Comment on the source of the data if you are told that car manufacturers supplied the values. Is there an incentive for car manufacturers to report value
ccurate?
hoose the correct answer below.
O A. Yes, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would be suspect with a poter
B. No, because consumers, in general, would prefer to buy a car with a higher level of fuel efficiency. In this case, the source of the data would not
and there would be no potential for bias.
C. No, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would not be suspect and ther
potential for bias.
Voc hera ICA consumere in nenaral would nrofer to huv a rar with a hinher lovel of fuel officioncu In thie raca the co irre of the data would he
x to select your answer and then click Check Answer.
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