TABLE 2-18
The stem-and-leaf display below shows the result of a survey of 50 students on their satisfaction with their school,with the higher scores representing a higher level of satisfaction.
-True or False: Given below is the scatter plot of the price/earnings ratio versus earnings per share of 20 U.S.companies.There appears to be a negative relationship between price/earnings ratio and earnings per share.

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TABLE 2-18
The stem-and-leaf display below shows the result of a survey of 50 students on their satisfaction with their school,with the higher scores representing a higher level of satisfaction. 
-True or False: Given below is the scatter plot of the price/earnings ratio versus earnings per share of 20 U.S.companies.There appears to be a negative relationship between price/earnings ratio and earnings per share.

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From the scatter plot, as the earnings per share increases, the price/earnings ratio decreases, indicating a negative relationship between the two variables.

TABLE 2-18 The Stem-And-Leaf Display Below Shows the Result of a Survey