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In the data table below, the x-values are the weights (in pounds) of cars and th

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Question

In the data table below, the x-values are the weights (in pounds) of cars and the y-values are the corresponding highway fuel consumption amounts (in migal). Weight (lb Highway Fuel Consumption (mi/gal 40833366 4164 36403568 28 25 31 29 30 Comment on the source of the data if you are told that car manufacturers supplied the values. Is there an incentive for car manufacturers to report values that are not accurate? Choose the correct answer below O A No, because consumers in general, would prefer o buy a car with a higher level o no potential for bias. uel efficiency n his case, he source o the data would not be suspect and here would be O B. Yes, because consumers, in general, would prefer to buy a car with a higher level of fuel efficiency. In this case, the source of the data would be suspect with a potential for bias ° C. Yes, because consumers, în general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would be suspect with a potential for bias. D. No, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car. In this case, the source of the data would not be suspect and there would be no potential for bias.

Explanation / Answer

here option B is correct ; Yes ; because consuiumers , in general would prefer to buy a car with a higher level of fuel effciiency ; in this case the source of the data .........