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Correlation LT: PSYCH/610 Version 2

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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:

Viewing Time in Seconds	Preference Rating
10	3
12	4
24	7
5	3
16	6
3	4
11	4
5	2
21	8
23	9
9	5
3	3
17	5
14	6

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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Submit your scatter plot and your answers to the questions to your instructor. Please include a proper title page in APA format, cite/reference our textbook, and include a proper reference page as well.