Question

Analyzing a Scatterplot
On a graph, points are grouped closely together and increase.

Determine if there is a correlation and slope for the scatterplot.
positive correlation, positive slope
positive correlation, negative slope
negative correlation, negative slope
no correlation, undefined slope

Answer 1

Positive correlation, positive slope.

Reason: the points rise as x increases (positive slope) and are tightly grouped (strong/clear correlation). Negative slope would mean they decrease; no correlation would mean no clear pattern; undefined slope applies only to a vertical line.