Assignment: Correlation
A researcher is interested in investigating the relationship between viewing time (in seconds) and ratings of aesthetic appreciation. Participants are asked to view a painting for as long as they like. Time (in seconds) is measured. After the viewing time, the researcher asks the participants to provide a ‘preference rating' for the painting on a scale ranging from 1-10. Create a scatter plot depicting the following data:
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Viewing Time in Seconds
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Preference Rating
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10
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3
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12
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4
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24
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7
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5
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3
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16
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6
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3
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4
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11
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4
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5
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2
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21
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8
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23
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9
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9
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5
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3
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3
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17
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5
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14
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6
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What does the scatter plot suggest about the relationship between viewing time and aesthetic preference?
The scatter plot suggests that there is a positive relationship between viewing time and aesthetic preference as the data goes upward when looking at it from left to right. Those that viewed the painting for a longer period of time seemed to have a greater preference rating.
Is it accurate to state that longer viewing times are the result of greater preference for paintings? Explain.
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