Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall correlation definitions

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

Step2: Analyze the scatter - plot

Looking at the scatter - plot, there is no discernible pattern where \(y\) consistently increases or decreases as \(x\) increases.

Answer:

no correlation