To determine whether there is a relationship between the two sets of data, we need to analyze how closely the points are grouped and if they show any discernible trend.
Typically, if data points are close to a trend line (often a line of best fit), it suggests a correlation between the variables represented on the x-axis and y-axis. Conversely, if the points are widely scattered and do not resemble a specific trend, this indicates a weak or no relationship.
From your description of the scatterplot data points, it appears that there are various y-values corresponding to the x-values, with some points clustering more closely together while others are more dispersed.
Given this ambiguity in how they relate, I cannot definitively state the existence of a strong relationship without visual confirmation of the plot itself. However, if the points are generally following an upward pattern and showing some level of closeness, it would suggest a positive relationship.
Considering your answer choices, the most accurate response seems to be:
Yes, because the data points are close to the trend line.
This choice implies that, despite some outliers (like the point at (74, 200)), there are enough points following a trend to suggest a relationship.