An unlabeled coordinate plane has a line with an arrow that begins at the point of origin and moves diagonally upward from left to right. Twenty-five closed points are plotted along the entire length of the line, above, below, and on it.
Which of the following statements best describes the data illustrated in the graph?
(1 point)
Responses
The graph illustrates a strong positive correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a strong positive correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a strong negative correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a strong negative correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a weak positive correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a weak positive correlation between the data.
The graph illustrates a weak negative correlation between the data.
1 answer
Based on your description of the graph, the most appropriate statement is:
The graph illustrates a strong positive correlation between the data.
The line moving diagonally upward from left to right indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase, which is characteristic of a strong positive correlation.
