In the data table? below, the? x-values are the weights? (in pounds) of cars and
ID: 3369174 • Letter: I
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 mi/gal).
??Weight? (lb)
40064006
33963396
41614161
36463646
35183518
??Highway Fuel Consumption? (mi/gal)
2626
3131
2828
2828
3030
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?
A.
?Yes, because? consumers, in? 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.
B.
?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.
C.
?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.
D.
?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.
??Weight? (lb)
40064006
33963396
41614161
36463646
35183518
??Highway Fuel Consumption? (mi/gal)
2626
3131
2828
2828
3030
Explanation / Answer
Option D is correct
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.