
Answer:
A strong positive correlation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question requires you to calculate the correlation coefficient and then make a conclusion about its value.
Form a table as shown where x is cost of items and y is shipping cost
x        y      xy          x²     y²
25 Â Â Â Â Â 5.99 Â Â Â 149.8 Â Â Â Â Â 625 Â Â Â Â 35.9
45 Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.99 Â Â Â 404.6 Â Â Â 2025 Â Â Â Â 80.8
50 Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.99 Â Â Â 449.5 Â Â Â Â 2500 Â Â Â 80.8
70 Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.99 Â Â Â 769.3 Â Â Â Â 4900 Â Â Â 120.8
190 Â Â Â Â Â 34.96 Â Â 1773.2 Â Â Â Â 10050 Â Â Â 318.3 ------sum
The formula for correlation coefficient follows;
r=n(∑xy)-(∑x)(∑y) ÷ √{[n∑x²-(x)²] [n∑y²-(y)²]}
where n=4
r=4(1773.2)-(190)(34.96) ÷ √{[4(10050)-190²] [4(318.3)-34.96²]}
r=450÷ √{4100*51)
r=450÷√209100
r=450÷457.3
r=0.98409
The value of r indicates a stronger positive correlation
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