Question

what type of association is shown by a downward trend on a scatter plot?
a. negative
b. horizontal
c. no association
d. positive

Explanation:

In a scatter plot, a downward trend means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. This is defined as a negative association. A horizontal trend would mean no change in one variable as the other changes (no association in that sense). A positive association is an upward trend (both variables increase together). So the answer is A. Negative.

Answer:

A. Negative