Question

which of these choices best describes the relationship between the variables on the scatter plot shown?
a. linear association
b. linear and nonlinear association
c. nonlinear association
d. no association

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze linear association

A linear association would have points that roughly follow a straight - line pattern. Looking at the scatter - plot, the points do not form a straight - line trend.

Step2: Analyze no association

If there was no association, the points would be randomly scattered with no discernible pattern. But in this scatter - plot, there is a pattern (not a straight - line pattern).

Step3: Analyze nonlinear association

A nonlinear association has a pattern that is not a straight line. The points in the given scatter - plot seem to follow a curved (non - linear) pattern.

Answer:

C. nonlinear association