Based on the description provided of the scatter plot and the context of the relationship between study hours and GPA, here’s an analysis of the statements:
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The slope of the line of best fit will be positive and the y-intercept will also be positive.
- True/False (likely True): If the relationship between hours studied and GPA is positive (more study hours correlate with higher GPAs), the slope will be positive. The y-intercept being positive depends on the specific data, but it is reasonable to assume that if you study 0 hours, a GPA would likely be above 0 in many cases, making it possible for the intercept to be positive.
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The relationship is a positive linear relationship.
- True: This statement suggests that as one variable increases, the other does as well. If the scatter plot shows an upward trend as study hours increase, then this statement is true.
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Your GPA should be 0 when you study 0 hours each week.
- False: It is not deterministic that GPA should be zero for zero study hours. GPAs can vary by factors other than just study hours.
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It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the more you study, the higher your GPA should be.
- True: This interpretation reflects the typical association seen in data, suggesting that, on average, increased studying is associated with a higher GPA, but it does not guarantee it for every individual.
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We can use a deterministic interpretation to say that the student who studies 20 hours will make at least a 3.0 GPA.
- False: A deterministic interpretation would imply certainty; while more study hours might correlate with a higher GPA, it doesn’t guarantee that a person studying 20 hours will earn at least a 3.0 GPA.
Based on these evaluations, the TRUE statements are:
- The relationship is a positive linear relationship.
- It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the more you study, the higher your GPA should be.
The other statements regarding the slope and y-intercept and the deterministic interpretations are not definitively true.