Which Scatterplot Below Depicts a Stronger Linear Relationship? Why

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which scatterplot below depicts a stronger linear relationship? Why?

• A)Scatterplot (i) shows a stronger linear relationship because it has less vertical variation between points.
• B)Scatterplot (i) shows a stronger linear relationship because it has more vertical variation between points.
• C)Scatterplot (ii) shows a stronger linear relationship because it has less vertical variation between points.
• D)Scatterplot (ii) shows a stronger linear relationship because it has more vertical variation between points.

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