Question

what type of correlation does the scatter plot show?
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positive
negative
weak
none

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze scatter plot trend

Observe the direction of the points. As \( x \) increases (moves right), \( y \) decreases (moves down). This indicates a negative relationship.

Step2: Check correlation strength

The points follow a somewhat linear trend (not random), so it's a negative correlation (not weak or none, and not positive as \( y \) decreases with \( x \)).

Answer:

negative (with the option likely being the one labeled "negative" among the choices, e.g., if options are A. positive, B. negative, C. weak, D. none, then B. negative)