Question

skill rating vs hours of practice
what type of trend is shown in the scatterplot of hours practiced and skill rating?
question 5
2 points
the skill rating increases, but the gains become smaller over time.
the skill rating stays the same no matter how much someone practices.
the skill rating decreases as practice increases.
the skill rating increases at a steady rate.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scatter - plot trend

As the hours of practice (x - axis) increase from 0 to 8, the skill rating (y - axis) also increases. But, if we look at the slope of the imaginary curve that can be drawn through the points, in the initial hours (e.g., from 0 to 2 hours), the increase in skill rating is relatively large (from 1 to 4). As the hours of practice further increase (e.g., from 6 to 8 hours), the increase in skill rating is smaller.

Answer:

The skill rating increases, but the gains become smaller over time.