Question

the table corresponds to which of the following scatterplots?
height in inches
weight in pounds
61
120
63
150
67
160
68
155
71
180
72
200
72
190
73
210
74
220
77
240

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the relationship between height and weight

As height increases, weight generally increases. We need to check which scatter - plot shows a positive trend.

Step2: Examine each scatter - plot

• The first scatter - plot has a somewhat erratic pattern without a clear increasing trend.
• The second scatter - plot shows a clear positive trend where as \(x\) (height) increases, \(y\) (weight) increases.
• The third scatter - plot shows a negative trend.
• The fourth scatter - plot has a very erratic and non - increasing pattern.

Answer:

The second scatter - plot.