Question
Which type of association does the scatter plot show?
A scatter plot shows data points that increase and then decrease, forming a downward opening U shape.
Weak positive
Strong negative
Strong positive
Nonlinear
A scatter plot shows data points that increase and then decrease, forming a downward opening U shape.
Weak positive
Strong negative
Strong positive
Nonlinear
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The scatter plot described, which shows data points that increase and then decrease, forming a downward-opening U shape, represents a **nonlinear** association. This is because the relationship between the variables is not a straight line and instead demonstrates a curve.