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Which graph shows data whose r-value is most likely closest to 0?

A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show a downward trend.
A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show an upward trend.
A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points show a downward trend.
A graph shows both axes unnumbered. Points are scattered all over the graph.

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The fourth graph — the one where the points are scattered all over. r (Pearson correlation) is near 0 when there is no linear relationship; the other graphs show clear positive or negative trends so their r would be farther from 0.