An investigator collected data on heights and weights of college students; resul

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An investigator collected data on heights and weights of college students; results can be summarized as follows:
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The correlation coefficient between height and weight for the men was about 0.60; for women, it was about the same. There are 100 men and 100 women. If you take the men and women together, the correlation between height and weight can be calculated exactly as ___________.

Men's Height 70 inches 3 inches Men's Weight 144 pounds 21 pounds Women's Height 64 inches 3 inches Women's Weight 120 pounds 21 pounds

Explanation / Answer

It will be 0.60 only.

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