Question

question 4 of 14 (1 point) | question attempt: 1 of 1 select the appropriate word or phrase to complete the sentence. two variables have a select if the data tend to cluster around a straight line. nonlinear relationship positive association negative association linear relationship

Explanation:

When data points cluster around a straight - line, the relationship between the two variables is linear. A nonlinear relationship means the data does not follow a straight - line pattern. Positive and negative associations are about the direction of the relationship within a linear or other types of relationships, but the key here is the straight - line clustering which defines linearity.

Answer:

linear relationship