Question

the scatter plot shows the relationship between the daily high temperature and the number of people who visited a local park over the last 14 days. which statement is true about this relationship? scatter plot image with axes: people at the park (y - axis) and temperature (x - axis) options: as the temperature increases, the number of people that visit the park increases. there is no correlation between the daily high temperature and the number of people who visit this local park. as the temperature decreases, the number of people that visit the park increases. as the temperature increases, the number of people that visit the park decreases.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter plot trend

Observe the direction of the data points. As temperature (x - axis) increases, the number of people (y - axis) generally moves upward.

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option 1: Matches the upward trend (positive correlation).
• Option 2: Incorrect, as there is a clear trend.
• Option 3: Opposite of the trend (negative correlation, not seen here).
• Option 4: Opposite of the trend (negative correlation, not seen here).

Answer:

As the temperature increases, the number of people that visit the park increases.