Question

which of the following is the best description of the relationship displayed in the scatterplot? a negative, linear, and strong b positive, linear, and weak c negative, nonlinear, and strong d positive, nonlinear, and weak e positive, nonlinear, and strong

Explanation:

As the percent of trees harvested increases, the number of squirrels per area generally decreases, indicating a negative relationship. The points do not form a straight - line pattern, so it is nonlinear. The points are somewhat clustered, suggesting a relatively strong relationship.

Answer:

C. Negative, nonlinear, and strong