Final answer:
To determine the association between variables, we need to look at the direction of the correlation. If there is not enough information provided, we cannot determine the association.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about the association between variables, specifically whether it is a negative association, positive association, or no association. To determine this, we need to look at the direction of the correlation. A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. A negative association means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. No association means that there is no relationship or pattern between the variables.
To determine the association, we can look at the scatter plot of the data. If the points on the scatter plot generally form an upward trend, it indicates a positive association. If the points form a downward trend, it indicates a negative association. If the points do not show a clear trend or pattern, it indicates no association.
Without knowing the specific variables or having a scatter plot, we cannot determine the association and therefore, the answer is d) Not enough information provided.