In the data below, the x-value are values are the weight (in pounds) of cards an
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In the data below, the x-value are values are the weight (in pounds) of cards and the y-values are the corresponding highway fuel consumption amounts in mi/gal) Comment on the source of the data if you are told that car manufactures supplied the values is there an incentive for car manufactures to report values that are not accurate? Choose the correct answer below A. 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 B. No, because consumers, in general, do not care about the weight of their car In this case, the source of the data would be no potential for bias C. No 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 not be suspect and there would be no 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 with a potential for bias.Explanation / Answer
statistics question concerning biased data
Answer is option A
i.e. 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.