The scatter plot graphs can feel overwhelming at first, but let's break it down together - once you see the pattern, it becomes much clearer!
Understanding the Chart:Let's think about what we're looking at here. The X-axis shows
popularity (P) - how many people tried each treatment (from 0 to 1.0). The Y-axis shows
effectiveness (F) - how many people found it helpful (from 0 to 0.7). So essentially, dots further right = more popular, dots higher up = more effective.
Question 1: Most Effective AND Most PopularHere's what you need to see: We're looking for ONE treatment that wins on BOTH measures. Notice how the word "both" is key here - we need the treatment that's simultaneously:
- Furthest right (most popular)
- Highest up (most effective)
Looking at the scatter plot, exercise is that clear winner - it's positioned at the top right corner, standing alone as both the most popular and most effective treatment. No other dot comes close on both dimensions.
Question 2: Least Effective Among Popular TreatmentsNow, let's tackle the second part. We need to:
1. First identify treatments with \(P > 0.5\) (tried by more than half the respondents)
2. Then find which of those has the lowest effectiveness
Looking at treatments to the right of the 0.5 mark on the X-axis, you'll spot several options. Among these popular treatments, caffeine stands out for being surprisingly low on the effectiveness scale - people try it a lot, but don't find it particularly helpful for depression.
The Answers:- First blank:
Exercise- Second blank:
Caffeine---
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