Question

which scatter plot shows a positive linear association in the data?

Explanation:

A positive linear association means that as the $x$-value increases, the $y$-value tends to increase in a roughly straight-line pattern.

• Top-left plot: Data has no clear linear trend.
• Top-right plot: As $x$ increases, $y$ decreases (negative association).
• Bottom-left plot: As $x$ increases, $y$ decreases (negative association).
• Bottom-right plot: As $x$ increases, $y$ increases in a roughly linear pattern, matching positive linear association.

Answer:

The bottom-right scatter plot (with points rising from left to right in a linear pattern) shows a positive linear association.