Tornadoesdata and find month Y that has the strongest positive correlation with month X = January.

Create a chart where the X-axis and the Y-axis represent the number of tornadoes for month X = January and the unknown month Y respectively. Properly label the chart and be sure that you have the fitted line as well as R-squared and answer the questions.

Answer questions 5 to 7.

5. What is the R-squared on your chart? (round to 2 decimal places)

• a. 0.15
• b. 0.36
• c. 0.57
• d. 0.79

6. The slope of the line is? (round to 2 decimal places)

• a. 0.17
• b. 0.35
• c. 0.66
• d. 0.91

7. The Y-intercept should be 25.248. What is the meaning of this number? (pick the best answer)

• a. The more tornadoes in January the tornadoes in month Y will increase by 25.248
• b. Even if there are no tornadoes in January there will be about 25.248 tornadoes in month Y.
• c. There will be 25.248 tornadoes in Month Y for each observed tornado in January
• d. This number has no meaning