Question

which of the choices best descnbes the relationship between the vanables on the scatter plot shown?
a. no association
b. linear and nonlinear association
c. linear association
d. nonlinear association

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze scatter - plot pattern

In a linear association, the points of a scatter - plot roughly follow a straight - line pattern. In a nonlinear association, the points follow a curved - line pattern. In no association, the points are randomly scattered with no discernible pattern.

Step2: Check the given scatter - plot

Looking at the given scatter - plot, the points do not follow a straight - line pattern (so it's not a linear association). The points also do not seem to be randomly scattered (so it's not no association). The points follow a curved - like pattern.

Answer:

D. nonlinear association