Question

Which characteristics describe the scatterplot? Check all that apply.

1.Negative Correlation
2.Positive Correlation
3.Strong Correlation
4.Weak Correlation
5.Linear
6.Nonlinear

Answer 1

A. Negative Association

C. Strong Association

E. Linear

Answer 2

1. Negative Correlation

3. Strong Correlation

5. Linear

Explanation:

We have been given a scatter-plot. We are asked to choose the characteristics of the given scatter-plot.

Upon looking at our given scatter-plot, we can see that as the values of x are increasing values of y are decreasing.

We know that the relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases is known as negative correlation. Therefore, the given scatter-plot represents negative correlation and 1st option is a correct choice.

We can also see that the slope of the line connecting all data points is approximately
`-1`, which represents a strong negative correlation, therefore, 3rd option is correct as well.

If we draw a line on our given scatter-plot, it will connect all the data points. Therefore, the given scatter-plot has a linear correlation and 5th option is correct as well.