Question

answer the question correctly to continue: a scatterplot shows several points grouped tightly in one area, with a few scattered far away. what best describes this pattern? a random distribution a linear association clustering with possible outliers a nonlinear association

Explanation:

• A random distribution would have points spread out without any grouping.
• A linear association implies points follow a straight - line trend.
• A nonlinear association implies a non - straight - line trend (e.g., curved).
• Clustering with possible outliers: Clustering means points are grouped together (as described by "several points grouped tightly in one area"), and outliers are points that are far from the main cluster (as described by "a few scattered far away").

Answer:

Clustering with possible outliers