Problem
Mary, Davies, or Davies' Ceramics, believes the company's sales are dependent on construction of new home in the area. This is because all her customers discuss the new homes they are building when they purchase material. If Mary could identify the relationship between home construction and company sales, then she may be able to anticipate demand and better serve her customers. New home construction for the past 12 months is listed below, alone with sale for each month. Explain any relationship between the two.
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Home Construction
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Sales
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Home Construction
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Sales
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(1) 215
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90
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(7) 265
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104
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(2) 225
|
86
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(8) 255
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108
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(3) 240
|
86
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(9) 245
|
106
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(4) 250
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90
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(10) 230
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102
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(5) 260
|
96
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(11) 225
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98
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(6) 270
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100
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(12) 215
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92
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