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Which statement correctly describe the data shown in the scatter plot?

A. The point (18, 2) is an outlier.

B. The scatter plot shows a linear association.

C. The scatter plot shows a positive association.

D. The scatter plot shows no association.

Which statement correctly describe the data shown in the scatter plot? A. The point-example-1

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I think the answer is C. The scatter plot shows a positive association.
User Nitish Narang
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Answer:

Option C is correct, The scatter plot shows a positive association because y increases as x increases.

Explanation:

We are given a graph of scatter plot of points. We need to choose correct option using graph.

Option A: The point (18,2) is an outlier. This point is not shown on graph.

False.

Option B: The scatter plot show linear association. This is not linear association because points are not col-linear.

False

Option C: The scatter plot shows a positive association. This is positive association because y increases as x increases.

True

Option D: The scatter plot shows no association. This is false because it shows positive association.

False

User Rehan Yousaf
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