Question

bryson collects data on the depth of a river at various points and the velocity of the river at those points. his data have a correlation coefficient of -0.9382. which scatterplot could represent bryson’s data? (there are four scatterplots labeled (a), (b), (c), (d) with axes: x-axis depth (feet) from 0 to 12, y-axis velocity (feet/second) from 0 to 2.5. each scatterplot has points plotted.)

Explanation:

Step1: Understand correlation coefficient meaning

A correlation coefficient of -0.9382 indicates a strong negative linear relationship: as one variable increases, the other decreases significantly.

Step2: Analyze scatterplots for negative trend

Check which plot shows points clustered along a line sloping downward (depth increases → velocity decreases).

Answer:

The scatterplot in the bottom-left corner (labeled c)