A scatter plot is shown with 20 data points showing a strong positive relationship. The x-values of the data points extend from 0 to 9, and the y-values of the data points extend from 80 to 10.

Question

Which choices BEST describes the relationship between the variables shown in the graph?

(1 point)
Responses

People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.

People who completed more years of college generally made less money than those who completed fewer years of college.
People who completed more years of college generally made less money than those who completed fewer years of college.

Going to college CAUSES a person to earn more income.
Going to college CAUSES a person to earn more income.

There is a very weak, positive correlation between years of college and income.
There is a very weak, positive correlation between years of college and income.

There is no relationship between college completion and income.
There is no relationship between college completion and income.
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Answer 1

Based on the description of the scatter plot showing a strong positive relationship between the variables, the best choice that describes the relationship between the variables is:

People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.

This option aligns with the positive correlation indicated by the scatter plot, suggesting that as one variable (money) increases, so does the other (years of college completed).