Question

match each type of association with the scatter plot it best describes.
no association
negative association
positive association

Explanation:

1. The first scatter plot has points with no clear upward or downward trend, so it matches no association.
2. The second scatter plot shows points that rise as x increases, so it matches positive association.
3. The third scatter plot shows points that fall as x increases, so it matches negative association.

Answer:

• First scatter plot → no association
• Second scatter plot → positive association
• Third scatter plot → negative association