For each situation, describe the relationship between the variables, based on the
correlation coefficient. Make sure to mention whether there is a strong relationship or
not as well as whether it is a positive relationship or negative relationship.
1. Number of steps taken per day and number of kilometers walked per day. r = 0.92
2. Temperature of a rubber band and distance the rubber band can stretch. r = 0.84
3. Car weight and distance traveled using a full tank of gas. r = -0.86
4. Average fat intake per citizen of a country and average cancer rate of a country.
r=0.73
5. Score on science exam and number of words written on the essay question. r = 0.28
6. Average time spent listening to music per day and average time spent watching TV
per day. r = -0.17