Question

based on the scatter plot below, which is a better prediction for x when y = 8?
10
8
6
4
2
0
4
8
10
10
5

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter plot trend

The scatter plot shows a positive correlation, but when \( y = 8 \), we look at the x - values of the points where \( y\approx8 \). The points with \( y\approx8 \) have x - values around 4 - 6.

Step2: Compare the options

The option 10 is far from the cluster of x - values when \( y = 8 \), while 5 is within the range of x - values (around 4 - 6) for \( y\approx8 \).

Answer:

5