A Researcher Plots a Scatter Diagram of Two Variables

question 26

Multiple Choice

A researcher plots a scatter diagram of two variables. The dots on the plot are scattered roughly in a circle. This indicates that the relationship (covariation) between the two variables is:

• A) linear and positive.
• B) linear and negative.
• C) circular and positive.
• D) circular and negative.
• E) very close to zero.

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