Question

what type of association is shown by the scatterplot?

Explanation:

In a scatter - plot, if as \(x\) increases, \(y\) has no clear pattern, it is no association. If as \(x\) increases, \(y\) increases, it is a positive association. If as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases, it is a negative association.
Looking at the scatter - plot, as \(x\) increases, there is no consistent upward or downward trend for \(y\). The points are scattered without a clear direction.

Answer:

No association.