Question

The closed points are placed as follows. Two closed points are directly on the line. Twelve closed points are above the line, and of these, one is touching the line and none are further than 3 increments away from the line. Eleven closed points are below the line, and of these, 2 are touching the line, and none are further away than 1 increment from the line.
Which of the following statements best describes the data illustrated in the graph?
(1 point)
• The graph illustrates a weak negative correlation between the data.
• The graph illustrates a strong negative correlation between the data.
• The graph illustrates a strong positive correlation between the data.
• The graph illustrates a weak positive correlation between the data.

Answer 1

The graph shows a strong positive correlation — the points are tightly clustered close to the line and follow an upward trend.