Assuming there is a statistical relationship between height and weight for adult females, which of the following statements is true?
A)If we knew a woman's height, we could predict her weight.
B)If we knew a woman's height, we could determine the exact weight for all women with that same height.
C)If we knew a woman's height, we could predict the average weight for all women with that same height.
D)All of the above are true.

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While there is a statistical relationship between height and weight for adult females, it is not a perfect relationship. Therefore, knowing a woman's height would not allow us to precisely predict her weight, but it may allow us to predict the average weight for women with that same height. Option A is too strong of a claim, while Option B is not practical.

Assuming There Is a Statistical Relationship Between Height and Weight