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Question

Eleven points are plotted in a diagonal pattern in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane with x and y axes. The first point starts almost at the origin and shows an increasing trend.

Based on the data, which of the following choices would be the best estimated correlation coefficient?

(1 point)
Responses

0.9
0.9

−1
negative 1

1
1

−0.9

Answer 1

Based on the description of the eleven points plotted in a diagonal pattern in the first quadrant, where there is an increasing trend, the best estimated correlation coefficient would be 0.9.

A correlation coefficient close to 1 indicates a strong positive correlation, which aligns with the given information about the points showing an increasing trend.

Therefore, the correct response is 0.9.