Question

based on the scatter plot below, which is a better prediction for y when x = 1?
6
2

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter plot's trend

The scatter plot shows a negative correlation (as \( x \) increases, \( y \) generally decreases). For \( x = 1 \) (which is a small \( x \)-value, left on the x - axis), we look at the points where \( x \) is near 1. The points with \( x \approx 1 \) (the leftmost points) have \( y \)-values around 5 - 8.

Step2: Compare the two options

The option 2 is too low (since at small \( x \), \( y \) is higher), and 6 is within the range of \( y \)-values for small \( x \) (near \( x = 1 \)) based on the scatter plot's pattern.

Answer:

6