Below Is a Scatterplot of the Number of Home Runs

question 23

Multiple Choice

Below is a scatterplot of the number of home runs versus the number of stolen bases for major league teams in 2009. American League teams are represented by filled circles, and National League teams are represented by open circles. We conclude that:

• A)there is a strong positive association for American League teams but a negative association for National League teams.
• B)there is a strong negative association for American League teams but a positive association for National League teams.
• C)there is no association for either league.
• D)all American League teams hit more home runs and stole more bases than did National League teams.

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