Bell Ringer BM2-16

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The table below shows scores on a test with respect to the amount of time Tomas spent studying for the test. He wanted to see if there was a correlation between the two variables. Based on the correlation coefficient for the data, what type of linear association exists between the test score & the hours spent studying?

• Strong negative

• Weak negative

• Strong positive

• Weak positive

• The y-intercept (initial amount) is .02

• shows exponential decay

• shows exponential growth

• The y-intercept (initial amount) is 1.02

• The y-intercept is 500

Complete the statement that best describes the rate of change of the temperature with respect to time. Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentence.

The temperatures are ​ (a)   at a rate of ​ (b)   degrees per hour

• decreasing
• increasing