The table and the graph show the height and weight of ten basketball players. Which statement is true?
The y-intercept for a line of
best fit would be about 240.
Player
y
Basketball players
Height and Weight
A 72-inch player would
probably weigh about 160
pounds.
А
B
С
D
Height Weight
(inches) (pounds)
77 205
83 255
84 250
80 225
83
265
80 250
85
325
69
180
82 240
76 220
Weight (pounds)
340
320
300
280
260
240
6220
200
180
There is a slight negative
association between helght
and weight
E
F
G
H
160
The data point for player G is
an outlier.
1
68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86
Height (inches)