Question

which of the scatterplots to the right show
a) little or no association?
b) a negative association?
c) a linear association?
d) a weak or moderately strong association?
e) a very strong association?

a) which scatterplot(s) show(s) little or no association?

a. none of these scatterplots
b. 3
c. all of these scatterplots
d. 2
e. 4
f. 1

Explanation:

To determine which scatterplot shows little or no association, we analyze each:

• Scatterplot 1: Negative linear trend (association).
• Scatterplot 2: Positive linear trend (association).
• Scatterplot 3: No clear linear or consistent trend (little/no association).
• Scatterplot 4: Negative linear trend (association).

So scatterplot 3 (option B) has little or no association.

Answer:

B. 3