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Which description best describes the association between variables x and y?
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Which description best describes the association between variables x and y? picture-example-1

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Answer:

The dots have a weak positive correlation.

Explanation:

The values on the graph, or dots, are generally going upwards, meaning they are positive. If they were generally going downwards, or from the top left to bottom right, they would be negative.

The values are not tightly packed together. If they were, they would have a strong positive correlation. Instead, they are loosely around each other. But because they are not completely random all over the graph, the correlation is weak.

Hence, the values on the graph have a weak and positive correlation.

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