Question

based on the scatter plot below, which is a better prediction for y when x = 12?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter - plot trend

Looking at the scatter - plot, when \(x = 12\), we observe the general distribution of points. The value of \(y\) for \(x = 12\) should be in line with the cluster of points around \(x = 12\). The points around \(x = 12\) (in the left - hand side of the scatter - plot) have \(y\) values mostly in the range of \(50 - 70\).

Step2: Compare the two given values

The value \(24\) is much lower than the cluster of \(y\) values for the \(x\) values near \(12\). The value \(61\) is within the range of \(y\) values (around \(50 - 70\)) for the \(x\) values near \(12\).

Answer:

\(61\)