Table of Contents Module Three 3-1 Short Paper: Interpreting a Scatterplot and Correlation 3-1 Short Paper: Interpreting a Scatterplot and Correlation

For this short paper assignment, complete the following:

1. For the graph, interpret what the graph is telling us about happiness and ecological footprint, as described above.
2. Estimate and provide a range (minimum to maximum value), with a width no more than 0.2, for where you think the correlation statistic falls and support your decision with an explanation of the data points you see. Note: You are being asked to estimate the correlation statistic, you do not have to calculate the exact value.
3. What could affect the size of the correlation statistic?
1. In regard to the actual data points (hint: what are we assuming about the data?)
2. In regard to how the variables were measured (i.e., what information is used to define them, as well as other potential information not considered?)

What to Submit

Submit your paper as a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. References are not required. The point of this paper is to show how well you interpret a scatterplot and correlation. However, if you do provide information from a published resource, be sure to cite and reference it.