Question

quiz: analyzing data
cr algebra 1 a (cp) 25/26 / 1.variable and function patti
describe the trend in the scatter plot
not enough information because the trend line is unclear
negative correlation
positive correlation
no correlation

Explanation:

Step1: Recall correlation concepts

Positive correlation: \(y\) increases as \(x\) increases. Negative correlation: \(y\) decreases as \(x\) increases. No correlation: no clear pattern.

Step2: Analyze the scatter - plot

As \(x\) (horizontal axis) increases, \(y\) (vertical axis) decreases.

Answer:

negative correlation