Question

which scatter plot shows a positive linear association?

Explanation:

A positive linear association in a scatter - plot means that as the \(x\) - values increase, the \(y\) - values also tend to increase. We need to check each scatter - plot:

• For the first scatter - plot: As \(x\) increases, \(y\) has an overall increasing trend.
• For the second scatter - plot: As \(x\) increases, \(y\) has a decreasing trend (negative association).
• For the third scatter - plot: The points do not form a clear linear pattern.
• For the fourth scatter - plot: The points do not form a clear linear pattern.

Answer:

The first scatter - plot.