An economist studies the relationship between the
unemployment rate of adult males and male life
expectancy for 12 European countries. The relationship
J is shown in the scatterplot. The value of r for the
scatterplot is -0.423.
Life Expectancy (Years)
80
75
70
65
Unemployment Rate and
Life Expectancy
Which statement best explains the relationship
between the variables in the scatterplot?
Unemployment is a cause of lower life expectancy.
Countries with higher unemployment rates also have
higher life expectancy.
O Lower unemployment rates may have an
association with unhealthy lifestyles, which is also
associated with lower life expectancy.
O Higher unemployment rates may have an
association with unhealthy lifestyles, which is also
associated with lower life expectancy.