Researchers were interested in the relationship between daily mindfulness practice and emotional well-being. They recruited 9 key workers who had recently started using a guided mindfulness application.
Set 1: The app monitored daily mindfulness practice over a one-month period, yielding an average daily usage time (in minutes, up to a maximum recommended 20 minutes) for each participant.
Set 2: Emotional regulation was assessed at the end of the month using a standardized clinical checklist rated out of 10 (where 10 indicates excellent coping and adjustment skills) completed by an independent practitioner.
Table 1: The average daily mindfulness practice time (minutes) and emotional regulation scores of participants
| Participant | Mindfulness practice time (minutes) | Emotional regulation score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | 14 | 8 |
| 4 | 11 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 8 | 13 | 5 |
| 9 | 20 | 10 |
Using the data in Table 1, comment on the relationship between the average daily mindfulness practice time and the emotional regulation scores of the participants.
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