Question

identify any incorrect statements. correct his error(s). complete parts (a)-(d)a. the correlation is positive because the data show a strong correlation. choose the correct answer belowa. the statement is correct.b. the statement is incorrect. the correlation is negative because as the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decreasec. the statement is incorrect. the correlation is negative because the data do not show a strong correlation.

Explanation:

Looking at the scatter plot, as x-values (horizontal axis) increase, y-values (vertical axis) decrease, which indicates a strong negative correlation. The original statement claims positive correlation, which is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The statement is incorrect. The correlation is negative because as the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease