Data collected from students in Statistics classes included their heights (in inches)and weights (in pounds).For the students' heights and weights,the correlation is 0.653.Suppose the variable weight is recorded in kilograms rather than in pounds.What will be the correlation?
A)0.653 in./kg
B)-0.653
C)0.653 kg/in.
D)0.653
E)1.438 in./kg

Question

Data collected from students in Statistics classes included their heights (in inches)and weights (in pounds).For the students' heights and weights,the correlation is 0.653.Suppose the variable weight is recorded in kilograms rather than in pounds.What will be the correlation? 
A)0.653 in./kg 
B)-0.653 
C)0.653 kg/in. 
D)0.653 
E)1.438 in./kg

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The choice of units used to measure weight does not affect the correlation between height and weight. Therefore, the correlation remains the same at 0.653.

Data Collected from Students in Statistics Classes Included Their Heights