Body Weight Can Be Predicted Based on the Amount of Calories

Multiple Choice

Body weight can be predicted based on the amount of calories consumed by an individual due to the positive correlation between the two variables.When looking at the line of best fit for the linear regression, the data points are clustered close together.Predicted shyness based on the number of friendships a person has is also correlated, but the data points are more scattered around the line of best fit, showing a general negative correlation.Which has the higher predictive power and why?

A) calories consumed and body weight, because it is a positive correlation
B) calories consumed and body weight, because the variance is lower
C) shyness and number of friendships, because it is a negative correlation
D) shyness and number of friendships, because the variance is lower