Question

what type of correlation is shown between the two variables in the scatterplot?
a. positive
c. no correlation
b. negative
d. cannot be determined

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter - plot trend

In a scatter - plot, if as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases, it is a negative correlation.
Looking at the given scatter - plot, as the \(x\) - values (horizontal axis) increase, the \(y\) - values (vertical axis) decrease.

Answer:

B. negative