Question

the scatterplot shows the relationship between the weight and speed of 15 sheep on a farm
how would you describe the overall trend of this data?
options:
as the weight increases, the speed tends to decrease.
as the weight increases, the speed tends to increase.
there is no clear trend between weight and speed.

Explanation:

To determine the trend, we analyze the scatterplot. As the \( x \)-axis (weight) values increase, the \( y \)-axis (speed) values generally decrease. The points show a negative association, meaning as weight increases, speed tends to decrease. The other options are incorrect: the second option suggests a positive trend (opposite of what's seen), and the third option is wrong as there is a clear negative trend.

Answer:

As the weight increases, the speed tends to decrease.