Question

does the scatter plot show a positive, negative, or no correlation? explain. negative, as the number of pounds of strawberries produced increases, the number of pounds of blueberries produced decreases. determine whether this data illustrates correlation or causation. correlation, because other factors could have influenced production of both berries. causation, because a better yield of strawberries causes the blueberries to grow poorly.

Explanation:

Correlation means there is a relationship between two variables, but it doesn't imply that one variable causes the other. In this case, while there is a negative relationship (correlation) between the pounds of strawberries and blueberries produced (as seen in the scatter - plot), it's not established that the production of strawberries directly causes the change in blueberry production. There could be other external factors (like weather, soil conditions for a different part of the field, etc.) that affect both strawberry and blueberry yields. Causation would require proof that one variable directly influences the other, which is not provided here.

Answer:

Correlation, because other factors could have influenced production of both berries.