“As the x-values ___________, the y-values ____________.”

To complete the statement you provided, you would choose one of the options based on the relationship between the x-values and y-values. Here's how each option would fit:

a. Positive association/correlation: "As the x-values increase, the y-values increase." This suggests that there is a direct relationship, where higher x-values correspond to higher y-values.

b. Negative association/correlation: "As the x-values increase, the y-values decrease." This indicates an inverse relationship, where higher x-values correspond to lower y-values.

c. No association/correlation: "As the x-values increase, the y-values remain unchanged." This means there's no discernible relationship between the x-values and y-values.

You would select the option that accurately describes the relationship observed in the data you are analyzing.