Question

question
describe the association in the scatter plot below.
answer
the scatter plot shows
association because as the
plotted values of x increase, the values of y generally

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter - plot trend

In a scatter - plot, if as one variable ($x$) increases, the other variable ($y$) generally decreases, it shows a negative association.

Step2: Check the data points' pattern

Looking at the scatter - plot, as the values of $x$ (on the vertical axis) increase, the values of $y$ (on the horizontal axis) generally go down.

Answer:

The association is negative.