Question

The population of a bacteria colony is measured at 3:00, 3:15, and 3:30. the corresponding population values are 40, 80, and 160. explain why this does or does not have a linear correlation.

Answer 1

It has a linear correlation. This is what we can deduct:

Every 15 minutes the population doubles on size.

We shall not forget that this happens only under some specific conditions.

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