Does the length of a person’s legs and arm bones correlate to the height of the person?
The following graph shows a scatterplot of lengths of the humerus, tibia, femur and tibia.
Examine the graphs shown below.
What CLAIMS can be made to answer the question?
- Which bone would give you the best estimate.
- Do all the bones have strong relationships?
- Are males and females similar?
Summarize the EVIDENCE shown in the graphs.
Develop a REASONING statement that connects that answers the questions. Suggest reasons for these observations.