Question

which accurately describe this scatterplot? select all that apply. there is a positive correlation. it is clustered. there is linear association. as x increases, y increases. there is negative slope.

Explanation:

• Positive correlation: In a positive correlation, as \(x\) increases, \(y\) increases. But in the scatter - plot, as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases. So, the statement "There is a positive correlation" and "As \(x\) increases, \(y\) increases" are incorrect.
• Clustered: The points in the scatter - plot are not tightly grouped together in a single cluster. However, they are somewhat concentrated in a particular region (not spread randomly all over the graph), so it can be considered as having some clustering.
• Linear association: The general trend of the points can be approximated by a straight line (even though it is not a perfect fit).
• Negative slope: A negative slope implies that as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases. Looking at the overall trend of the scatter - plot, this is the case.

Answer:

It is clustered, There is linear association, There is a negative slope.