Question

a scatterplot has a negative, linear correlation. which statement is true about the relationship between the x - and y - values? as the x - values increase, the y - values tend to increase. as the x - values increase, the y - values tend to decrease. as the x - values decrease, the y - values tend to decrease. as the x - values decrease, the y - values tend to vary randomly.

Explanation:

In a negative linear correlation, when one variable (here \(x\)) increases, the other variable (\(y\)) has a tendency to decrease. This is the fundamental property of a negative correlation.

Answer:

As the \(x\)-values increase, the \(y\)-values tend to decrease.