The following scatterplot displays the finish time (in minutes) and age (in years) for the male racers at the 2018 Strawberry Stampede (a 10k race through Arroyo Grande).
Below are the same data for the female racers in this year's race.

-Do you think the correlation coefficient for the females will be larger, smaller, or remain the same as the male's?
A) Larger
B) Smaller
C) Remain the same

Question

The following scatterplot displays the finish time (in minutes) and age (in years) for the male racers at the 2018 Strawberry Stampede (a 10k race through Arroyo Grande). 
  Below are the same data for the female racers in this year's race.
 
-Do you think the correlation coefficient for the females will be larger, smaller, or remain the same as the male's?
A) Larger 
B) Smaller 
C) Remain the same

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient can differ between groups due to variations in data distribution, relationships, or sample size.

The Following Scatterplot Displays the Finish Time (In Minutes) and Age