Question

the following scatterplot was graphed. a student calculated their r - value to equal 0.98. which of the following statements best describes the data? strong and negative correlation weak and negative correlation strong and positive correlation weak and positive correlation

Explanation:

The correlation coefficient \(r = 0.98\). Since \(r\) is close to 1, it indicates a strong correlation. Also, as \(r> 0\), the correlation is positive.

Answer:

C. Strong and positive correlation