DrOickle Is Trying to Determine Which Type of Correlation Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

Dr.Oickle is trying to determine which type of correlation is represented on her scatterplot.She notes that nearly all the data are clustered along a diagonal line running from top left to bottom-right.What would be the correct interpretation of the data?

• A)There appears to be a positive correlation.
• B)There appears to be no correlation.
• C)There appears to be a negative correlation.
• D)We need more information to draw a conclusion.

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