Determine Whether There Is Positive Correlation, Negative Correlation, or No

question 18

Multiple Choice

Determine whether there is positive correlation, negative correlation, or no discernible correlation between the variables shown in the scatter plot below.

• A)negative correlation
• B)positive correlation
• C)no discernable correlation

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Billions

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