Question

refer to the accompanying scatterplot. the four points in the lower left corner are measurements from women, and the four points in the upper right corner are from men. complete parts (a) through (e) below. a. examine the pattern of the four points in the lower left corner (from women) only, and subjectively determine whether there appears to be a correlation between x and y for women. choose the correct answer below. a. there does not appear to be a linear correlation because the points do not form a line. b. there appears to be a linear correlation because the points form an obvious pattern. c. there appears to be a linear correlation because the points form a line. d. there does not appear to be a linear correlation because the points form an obvious pattern.

Explanation:

The four points for women (lower left) are clustered together without a clear increasing or decreasing linear trend. Linear correlation requires a visible pattern where x and y move together linearly; these points lack such a pattern.

Answer:

A. There does not appear to be a linear correlation because the points do not form a line.