Question

The accompanying data table shows the level of social media networking​ (measured as the percent of individuals polled who use social networking​ sites) and the GDP at purchasing power parity​ (PPP) per capita for each of 24 selected countries.

a. Compute the covariance. ​(Round to the nearest integer as​ needed.)

b. compute the correlation

c. Based on parts (a) and (b), what conclusions can be reached about the relationship between the GDP and social media use?

GDP (PPP)	Social Media Usage (%)
6722	87
18043	86
5065	86
9978	85
5996	83
6461	84
13907	82
3955	82
15954	77
4659	78
16592	75
19987	73
17954	73
3483	75
19322	71
8172	71
4009	73
13627	73
17158	69
6327	70
6695	70
6401	70
13198	63
10934	47

Answer 1