Research suggests that salt intake is related to fluid intake in adults and soft drink consumption in children and adolescents.20 Suppose a random sample of 18 children and adolescents was obtained...

Research suggests that salt intake is related to fluid intake in adults and soft drink consumption in children and adolescents.20 Suppose a random sample of 18 children and adolescents was obtained and the amount of salt consumed (x, g/week) and the amount of sugar-sweetened soft drinks consumed (y, g/week) was recorded for each. The following summary statistics were obtained.