Question

The scatterplot shown compares the price of gasoline (in dollars) and the number of hybrid cars sold (in thousands) in Georgia.

Describe the relationship between price of gasoline and number of hybrid cars sold.
A) There is no correlation.

B) There is a positive linear correlation.

C) There is a negative linear correlation.

D) There is a non-linear relationship.

Answer 1

Merlynthewhizz is 100% correct the answer is D)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Scatter plot of no correlation is shown in the first picture below. The plot will be quite scattered that it does not show a certain tendency (straight line or curve)

Scatter plot that has positive linear correlation will show a tendency that follows a straight line with positive slope

Scatter plot that has negative linear correlation will show a tendency that follows a straight line with negative slope

Correct answer: D