Consider the following data on x = rainfall volume (m3) and y = runoff volume (m3) for a particular location. x 8 12 14 19 23 30 40 45 55 67 72 79 96 112 127 y 4 10 13 14 15 25 27 44 38 46 53 74 82 99 105 Use the general software output to decide whether there is a useful linear relationship between rainfall and runoff.

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Alaina Cowan

27 January, 15:33

Consider the following data on x = rainfall volume (m3) and y = runoff volume (m3) for a particular location. x 8 12 14 19 23 30 40 45 55 67 72 79 96 112 127 y 4 10 13 14 15 25 27 44 38 46 53 74 82 99 105 Use the general software output to decide whether there is a useful linear relationship between rainfall and runoff.

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Gavyn Murillo · Answer 1

No useful linear relationship

Step-by-step explanation:

A graphical representation of both variables shows that it nearly follow a polynomial relationship.