Question

which statement it true regarding their claims? adele is correct because only lines may have a negative slope. adele is correct because the y values increase as the x values decrease in graph a, so it shows a positive correlation. monte is correct because both graphs show a strong correlation. monte is correct because in both scatterplots, the y values decrease as the x values increase so both have a negative correlation.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand negative correlation concept

In a scatter - plot, if \(y\) values decrease as \(x\) values increase, it is a negative correlation. It is not limited to lines.

Step2: Analyze Graph A

In Graph A, as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases.

Step3: Analyze Graph B

In Graph B, as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases.

Answer:

Monte is correct because in both scatterplots, the \(y\) values decrease as the \(x\) values increase so both have a negative correlation.