Question

describe the association in the scatter plot below.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
the scatter plot shows ​ association because as the
plotted values of $x$ increase, the values of $y$ generally ​.

Explanation:

A scatter plot's association is described by direction and strength. Here, as x-values rise, most y-values rise, with one outlier that does not override the overall trend. This is a positive, moderately strong association.

Answer:

The scatter plot shows a positive, moderately strong association because as the plotted values of $x$ increase, the values of $y$ generally increase (with one outlier that does not change the overall trend).