Question

the scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of items per bag and the weight of the bag of various shoppers at a grocery store. based on the scatter plot, which statement is true? the data shows a negative association. the data shows a nonlinear association. the data shows a positive association. the data shows no association.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the trend of the scatter - plot

In a scatter - plot, if as \(x\) (number of items per bag) increases, \(y\) (weight of the bag) also increases, it is a positive association. If \(y\) decreases as \(x\) increases, it is a negative association. If the relationship is not a straight - line (linear) or has a curve, it is non - linear. If there is no pattern, there is no association.
Looking at the given scatter - plot, as the number of items per bag (\(x\)) increases, the weight of the bag (\(y\)) generally increases.

Answer:

The data shows a positive association.