Question

years since 1870 residuals 0 -115.86 10 -32.5694 20 -3.528 30 68.638 60 140.8967 90 78.7563 100 14.3177 110 -57.9257 120 -87.2645 130 -73.6891 140 8.3469 years since 1870 residuals 0 191.26 10 239.958 20 279.676 30 340.384 60 -59.0811 90 -72.1553 100 39.9225 110 -58.5915 120 -64.3725 130 52.4852 140 149.5132 a. complete the statement. the data for the netherlands has a positive negative correlation because

Explanation:

Step1: Observe residual values

Residuals for Netherlands have both positive and negative values but overall pattern matters.

Step2: Analyze trend

As years since 1870 increase, residuals don't show a clear upward or downward trend overall. But looking at the scatter - plots, data points seem to follow a negative - sloped line.

Answer:

negative because scatter - plots show negative slope trend and residuals don't counter - indicate a positive relationship.