Question

determine whether the scatter - diagram indicates that a linear relation may exist between the two variables. if the relation is linear, determine whether it indicates a positive or negative association between the variables. use this information to answer the following. do the two variables have a linear relationship? a. the data points have a linear relationship because they lie mainly in a straight line. b. the data points do not have a linear relationship because they do not lie mainly in a straight line. c. the data points do not have a linear relationship because they lie mainly in a straight line. d. the data points have a linear relationship because they do not lie mainly in a straight line.

Explanation:

In a linear relationship for a scatter - diagram, data points should lie mainly on a straight line. If they do, there is a linear relationship. If not, there isn't.

Answer:

A. The data points have a linear relationship because they lie mainly in a straight line.