Question

comparison of age and sickness

of time sick this year

age (in years)
devon wanted to know if their was any relation between the age of a teenager or young adult and the number of times they were sick this year. he surveyed 12 people between the ages of 15 and 21. the results are listed above in the scatter plot. which statement below is an accurate interpretation of the data?
a there is no association between age in teenagers and young adults with how many times they are sick.
b the older you are the more often you will get sick.
c the older you are the less likely you are to be sick.
d young people do not have good hygiene and get sick more often.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter plot trend

Observe the scatter plot: as age (x - axis) increases, the number of times sick (y - axis) generally decreases.

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option A: There is an association (negative) between age and sickness, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The trend is older → less sick, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Older age is associated with less sickness, so "the older you are the less likely you are to be sick" matches the trend.
• Option D: The plot is about age and sickness, not hygiene, so D is irrelevant.

Answer:

C. The older you are the less likely you are to be sick.