A scatterplot has a negative, linear correlation. Which statement is true about the relationship between the x- and y-values?

Question

As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to increase.
As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease.
As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to decrease.
As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to vary randomly.

Answer 1

In a scatterplot with a negative, linear correlation, the correct statement is:

As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease.

This means that when you observe an increase in the x-values, the corresponding y-values show a tendency to decline, illustrating the negative correlation between the two variables.