Question

identifying the stronger association
golf
$y = -0.67x + 2.30$
basketball
$y = 1.78x + 13.40$
in which data set do the variables have the stronger association?
\\(\circ\\) golf because the data points are closer to the trend line.
\\(\circ\\) basketball because the data points are closer to the trend line.
\\(\circ\\) basketball because the slope of the trend line is positive.
\\(\circ\\) golf because the slope of the trend line is negative.

Explanation:

The strength of an association in a scatter - plot is determined by how close the data points are to the trend line, not by the sign of the slope. A closer proximity of data points to the trend line indicates a stronger association.

Answer:

Golf because the data points are closer to the trend line.