Question

1. what indicates a positive correlation on a scatter plot graph?

a decrease in the predictor and outcome variables
an increase in the predictor variable and a decrease in the outcome variable
an increase in the predictor and outcome variables
a decrease in the predictor variable and an increase in the outcome variable

Explanation:

A positive correlation means that as one variable (predictor) increases, the other variable (outcome) also increases, which is visualized by an upward-trending pattern on a scatter plot. The other options describe negative correlation or inverse relationships.

Answer:

an increase in the predictor and outcome variables