Question

which of the following best describes the relationship between the variables shown on this scatter plot?

choose one option

a no association

b strong, positive linear association

c weak, negative linear association

d weak, positive linear association

Explanation:

A scatter plot shows the relationship between two variables. A positive association means as one variable increases, the other tends to increase. A negative association means as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. The strength of the association is determined by how closely the points follow a pattern. In this scatter - plot, the points do not closely follow a line (so it's not a strong association). Also, there is no clear upward or downward trend that would indicate a positive or negative linear association.

Answer:

A. no association