Question

what is the direction and strength of the association between the variables?

training hours	0	12	2	10	9	5	6	4
accidents	6	0	5	1	2	2	2	3

strong positive
weak negative
strong negative
weak positive

Explanation:

Step1: Observe the data trend

As training hours increase from 0 to 12, the number of accidents decreases from 6 to 0. In general, more training hours seem to correspond to fewer accidents.

Step2: Assess the strength

The relationship is not extremely precise as there is some variability (e.g., for 5 and 6 training - hours, the number of accidents is the same). So it is not a very strong relationship.

Answer:

weak negative