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Devante wondered if there was a correlation between math scores and science scores on the cumulative tests, so he collected data based on a semester exam score for math and science. The data is shown in the scatterplot.

Based on this data, which inference is valid?

Responses
A In general, the higher a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the higher a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.
B In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the higher that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the higher that student scored on the science semester exam.
C In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.
D The is no correlation between math scores and science scores.The is no correlation between math scores and science scores.
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Answer 1

Based on the scatterplot, it can be inferred that there is no correlation between math scores and science scores. The data does not show a clear pattern or relationship between the two variables. Therefore, the correct answer is D.