The maximum weights (in kilograms) for which one repetition of a half squat can be performed and the jump heights (in centimeters) for 12 international soccer players are shown in the attached data table with a sample correlation coefficient r of 0.845. Remove the data entry for the international soccer player with a maximum weight of 180 kilograms and a jump height of 63 centimeters. Describe how this affects the correlation coefficient r.
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Weight and Jump Height
The new correlation coefficient r
(Round to three decimal places a
going from 0.845 to .
Maximum weight, x Jump Height, y
185 59
185 57
150 53
185 60
gets stronger,
170 56
180 63
gets weaker,
155 53
160 52
stays the same,
160 49
185 56
190 60
205 64