Question

choose a scatter plot that indicates a weak negative correlation. the graph (type a, b, c, d, e, or f) shows a scatter plot that indicates a weak negative correlation (not a strong or perfect correlation).

Explanation:

Step1: Recall correlation in scatter - plots

In a negative correlation, as one variable increases, the other decreases. A weak negative correlation means the points are loosely scattered around a line with a negative slope.

Step2: Analyze each plot

Plots (D) and (E) show positive correlations as points generally move upwards from left - to - right. Plots (B) and (C) have points that are more closely aligned along a negative - sloped line, indicating stronger negative correlations. Plot (A) has points that are loosely scattered and show a general trend of one variable decreasing as the other increases, which is a weak negative correlation. Plot (F) has points that are too randomly scattered to indicate any significant correlation.

Answer:

A.