the table shows the number of calories in four meals and the cost of each meal. cost of meal and number of…

the table shows the number of calories in four meals and the cost of each meal. cost of meal and number of calories\n|number of calories in the meal|cost of the meal|\n|----|----|\n|550|$12|\n|1,250|$11|\n|780|$13|\n|650|$10|\nwhich best describes the strength of the model?\n a weak positive correlation\n a strong positive correlation\n a weak negative correlation\n a strong negative correlation

the table shows the number of calories in four meals and the cost of each meal. cost of meal and number of calories\n|number of calories in the meal|cost of the meal|\n|----|----|\n|550|$12|\n|1,250|$11|\n|780|$13|\n|650|$10|\nwhich best describes the strength of the model?\n a weak positive correlation\n a strong positive correlation\n a weak negative correlation\n a strong negative correlation

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Observe data trend

As the number of calories changes (550, 1250, 780, 650), the cost ($12, $11, $13, $10) has no clear - cut increasing or decreasing pattern.

Step2: Determine correlation type

Since there is no consistent upward or downward relationship between calories and cost, the correlation is weak. Also, there is no clear positive or negative linear trend. But looking at the values, as the calories don't have a strong relationship with the cost increase or decrease, we can say it's a weak relationship. And since there is no strong negative or positive pattern, we consider it a weak relationship overall.

Answer:

a weak positive correlation (Note: In fact, it's a weak non - significant correlation, but among the given options this is the most appropriate as there is no clear negative trend either)