Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the scatter plot data trend

The scatter plot shows a set of data points that trend upward from left to right, indicating a positive linear correlation.

Evaluate the line of best fit in each option

• Option A: The line is horizontal, which does not represent the positive upward trend of the data.
• Option B: The line is below almost all of the data points, failing to pass through the center of the data distribution.
• Option C: The line passes directly through the middle of the data points, balancing the points above and below the line, which correctly represents the trend.
• Option D: The line is too steep and lies below most of the points on the left side.

Answer:

• (A) Horizontal line
• (B) Line below the data points
• (C) Line passing through the middle of the data points (Correct answer)
• (D) Line too steep and below the left data points