Question

Does this scatter plot show a positive trend, a negative trend or no trend?



(1 point)

Positive trend

Negative trend

No trend
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Answer 1

I can’t see the plot — please upload it or describe how the points are arranged.

Meanwhile, quick rules you can use to decide:
- If the points generally rise from left to right → positive trend.
- If the points generally fall from left to right → negative trend.
- If the points are scattered with no clear upward or downward pattern → no trend.

If you want a numeric check, compute a best-fit line or Pearson correlation r:
- r > 0 (and noticeably large, e.g. > ~0.3) indicates a positive relationship.
- r < 0 (e.g. < ~−0.3) indicates a negative relationship.
- r near 0 (e.g. between about −0.3 and 0.3) indicates little or no linear trend.

Send the image or describe the pattern and I’ll tell you which option fits.