Question

association/correlation (scatter plot)
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question
describe the association in the scatter plot below.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
the scatter plot shows
association because as the plotted values of x increase, the values of y generally

Explanation:

Step1: Observe scatter - plot trend

As \(x\) values increase, \(y\) values generally increase.

Step2: Recall association types

Positive association means as one variable increases, the other generally increases.

Answer:

The scatter - plot shows positive association because as the plotted values of \(x\) increase, the values of \(y\) generally increase.