Question

what pattern does the data in the scatter plot exhibit?
a) positive linear
b) positive linear with outliers
c) nonlinear

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the general trend

As the \(x -\)values increase, the \(y -\)values generally increase, indicating a positive linear trend.

Step2: Identify outliers

There is a point at \((50,390)\) which is far above the general positive - linear trend of the other points, and a point at \((200,190)\) which is far below the general positive - linear trend of the other points. These are outliers.

So the data in the scatter plot exhibits a positive linear pattern with outliers.

Answer:

B. positive linear with outliers