Question

1. a positive relationship in a scatter plot means:

a. the variables are independent of each other
b. as one variable increases, the other also increases
c. there is no relationship between the variables
d. as one variable decreases, the other increases

Explanation:

In a scatter - plot, a positive relationship is defined as when one variable increases, the other variable also increases. Option a and c describe no relationship (variables independent or no relationship). Option d describes a negative relationship (one variable decreases as the other increases).

Answer:

B. As one variable increases, the other also increases