When George Creates a Scatterplot That Compares Achievement Test Scores

question 52

Multiple Choice

When George creates a scatterplot that compares achievement test scores and grades in school, the points on the scatterplot fall roughly along a line that slants up and to the right.Based on his scatterplot, George can conclude that achievement test scores and grades in school:

• A)are positively correlated
• B)are negatively correlated
• C)are only weakly correlated
• D)have a cause-and-effect relationship

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