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.
Which choices BEST describes the relationship between the variables shown in the graph?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
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.
1 answer
Based on the information provided about the scatter plot showing a strong positive relationship, the choice that BEST describes the relationship between the variables shown in the graph is:
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.
This choice correctly identifies the positive correlation indicated in the scatter plot, implying that as one variable (years of college) increases, so does the other variable (income).
