Question

Which choice BEST describes the relationship between the variables shown in the graph below?

A scatter plot is shown with 20 data points showing a strong positive relationship. The x-values of the data points extend from 0 to 9, and the y-values of the data points extend from 80 to 10.
A.
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.

B.
There is no relationship between college completion and income.

C.
People who completed more years of college generally made less money than those who completed fewer years of college.

D.
People should go to college.

Answer 1

A.

The scatterplot shows a strong positive association: as years of college (x) increase, income (y) tends to increase, so people with more years of college generally made more money.