Question

what would you expect to see in the scatterplot? a. the scatterplot should have a positive, straight (linear), and moderately strong correlation. b. the scatterplot should have a negative, straight (linear), and moderately strong correlation. c. the scatterplot should have a positive, curved, and strong correlation. d. the scatterplot should have no direction, no form, and a weak correlation. and air - conditioner sales can also be predicted by ice cream cone sales. ice cream cone sales can be predicted by air - conditioner sales. the terms explanatory and response variable do not apply to this situation.

Explanation:

When two variables are related such that an increase in one is associated with an increase in the other, there is a positive correlation. Since ice - cream cone sales and air - conditioner sales can predict each other, they likely have a positive relationship. Also, as they are real - world consumer items affected by similar factors like temperature, the relationship is likely to follow a linear pattern. A moderately strong correlation implies that the relationship is noticeable but not perfect.

Answer:

A. The scatterplot should have a positive, straight (linear), and moderately strong correlation.