Question

part b
select an answer choice from each drop - down list to make each statement true.
the scatter plot that represents the given data shows a
select strong or weak
association between the daily high temperature and tree pollen count.
the association is
select

as the daily high temperature increases, tree pollen count
select decreases or increases

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Association Strength

In a scatter plot, a strong association means points cluster closely around a trend line, while weak means they're more spread out. The given scatter plots (assuming the left one for tree pollen, as pollen counts here are lower scale) have points that follow a clear upward trend with little scatter, so it's a strong association.

Step2: Determine Association Direction

As temperature (x - axis) increases, pollen count (y - axis) increases, so the association is positive.

Step3: Pollen Count Trend

With positive association, as temperature increases, pollen count increases.

Answer:

The scatter plot that represents the given data shows a strong association between the daily high temperature and tree pollen count.
The association is positive.
As the daily high temperature increases, tree pollen count increases.

(For the drop - downs: First drop - down: strong; Second drop - down (association type, if options like positive/negative) would be positive; Third drop - down: increases)