[See Solution] The CARSXLS file that came with your Berk Carey textbook contains information on 392 car models. Data in the file includes the miles per gallon


Question: The CARSXLS file that came with your Berk & Carey textbook contains information on 392 car models. Data in the file includes the miles per gallon (MPG) of each car, as well as the acceleration, weight and horsepower.

  1. Create two scatterplots, the first between MPG and acceleration and the second between weight and horsepower. Describe the relationships you see.
  2. Find the standard deviation and coefficient of variation for MPG, acceleration, weight and horsepower, respectively. Interpret the results, paying particular attention to the units of each measure.
  3. Find the correlation and covariance between a car’s MPG and its acceleration. Interpret the results, paying particular attention to the units of each measure.
  4. Find the correlation and covariance between a car’s MPG and its weight. Interpret the results, paying particular attention to the units of each measure.
  5. Find the correlation and covariance between a car’s MPG and its horsepower. Interpret the results, paying particular attention to the units of each measure.

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