Oak tree Circumference and Age:
Circumference (in): 26 , 48 , 46 , 47 , 55
Age (years): 22 , 28 , 30 , 26 , 35
Which issue can be addressed by conducting a statistical analysis of the values given by the table?
A) a younger tree will have a smaller circumference
B) an older oak tree will have smaller circumference
C) an oak tree grown in the forest will have a bigger circumference than one grown in a field
D) a relationship exists between the age of an oak tree and its circumference