The graph below shows a scatterplot of midterm scores plotted against homework scores. The graph contains several points that correspond to unusually low homework scores, and one of those scores is associated with the highest midterm score. Removing this point will:
A)increase the correlation.
B)leave the correlation unchanged.
C)decrease the correlation.
D)The effect cannot be determined from the scatterplot.

Question

The graph below shows a scatterplot of midterm scores plotted against homework scores. The graph contains several points that correspond to unusually low homework scores, and one of those scores is associated with the highest midterm score.  Removing this point will:
A)increase the correlation. 
B)leave the correlation unchanged. 
C)decrease the correlation. 
D)The effect cannot be determined from the scatterplot.

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The Answer of The graph below shows a scatterplot of midterm scores plotted against homework scores. The graph contains several points that correspond to unusually low homework scores, and one of those scores is associated with the highest midterm score.  Removing this point will:
A)increase the correlation. 
B)leave the correlation unchanged. 
C)decrease the correlation. 
D)The effect cannot be determined from the scatterplot.

The Graph Below Shows a Scatterplot of Midterm Scores Plotted