Question

positive & linear association
positive & nonlinear association
negative & nonlinear association
negative & linear association
no & nonlinear association

Explanation:

• Positive Association: As \(x\) increases, \(y\) also tends to increase. This is a general trend in the scatter - plot.
• Non - linear Association: The points do not follow a straight - line (linear) pattern. If it were linear, the points would cluster more closely around an imaginary straight line. Here, the pattern is more curved.

Answer:

Positive & Nonlinear Association